The thaw between Cotonou and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) continues to deepen. On Tuesday, June 9, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni traveled to Bamako for talks with Malian leader Assimi Goïta, part of a regional tour launched weeks after taking office. Following previous stops in Niger and Burkina Faso,Continue Reading
Burkina Faso junta suspends two Muslim groups after imam’s arrest The Burkinabe authorities have suspended two Muslim associations for three months, a decision taken amid growing tensions following the arrest of influential imam Mohamad Ishaq Kindo. New crackdown in Burkina Faso. The junta led by Ibrahim Traoré has suspended twoContinue Reading
Rabat witnessed the formal launch of the fifth phase of the Morocco-Council of Europe Neighbourhood Partnership (2026-2029) on Tuesday, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates. The ceremony brought together representatives from ministries and institutions involved in the partnership, officials from the Council of EuropeContinue Reading
Au Royaume Morocco and council of europe launch new neighborhood partnership in Rabat This latest framework for collaboration aims to solidify existing achievements and bolster shared initiatives across several key sectors for the 2026-2029 period. Rabat recently hosted the formal launch ceremony for the fifth phase of the Morocco–Council ofContinue Reading
Politics Congo churches clash over constitutional reform push June 9, 2026 President Félix Tshisekedi’s constitutional reform initiative has ignited sharp divisions among religious groups, with revivalist churches endorsing the changes while Catholic leaders urge caution. The constitutional reform proposal championed by the DRC government has become a flashpoint for nationalContinue Reading
Libreville recently hosted a pivotal partnership dialogue between Gabon and the European Union, co-chaired by Hermann Immongault, Gabon’s Deputy Prime Minister, and Cécile Abadie, the European Union’s Ambassador to Gabon. Discussions spanned a wide array of critical subjects, including political reforms, economic outlooks, environmental concerns, and pressing regional and multilateralContinue Reading
Founder of the Afrikajom Center think tank, Alioune Tine, has weighed in on Senegal’s latest political developments, rejecting the notion of a rift between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, while pointing to a clear lack of alignment. In Tine’s view, the Pastef leader made a strategic miscalculation byContinue Reading
The government of Burkina Faso has achieved a historic milestone in its drive for financial sovereignty. The first tranche of the “Diaspora Bond,” launched on 6 May 2026 and closed on 6 June 2026, attracted subscriptions totalling 151.5 billion CFA francs. This extraordinary level of mobilisation far surpasses initial expectations,Continue Reading
Cameroon flags fraudulent tanker operation as maritime security threat A suspicious oil tanker operating under a falsified Cameroonian flag was intercepted by French naval forces on May 31, some 740 kilometers southwest of Brittany. The vessel, identified as Tagor, had departed from Murmansk, Russia, and was reportedly heading toward Limbe,Continue Reading
Just twelve months after joining Paris Saint-Germain, goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier finds himself at a career crossroads. At 24, the former Lille standout has been sidelined from the French national team’s World Cup squad, raising serious questions about his future at the club. While Chevalier awaits PSG’s decision on his roleContinue Reading
The African energy landscape is on the cusp of a historic transformation, with Niger now strategically positioned as a central player. Officially launched on June 4th in coordination with its strategic partners, Algeria and Nigeria, the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project has reached a decisive stage. This megaproject, extending overContinue Reading
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo welcomed a delegation from the Interafrican Federation of Insurance Consultants (FIAC) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. The delegation, led by interim President Vakaramoko Samaké, briefed the head of government on the stakes of the federation’s 16th annual general assembly, scheduled from 10 to 13Continue Reading