In a significant diplomatic event, thirteen newly appointed ambassadors officially presented their letters of credence to President Romuald Wadagni at the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou on Friday, July 10, 2026. This formal ceremony signifies their official assumption of duties with the Béninese authorities. Diplomacy took center stage onContinue Reading
Bénin New envoys present credentials to Benin President Wadagni Thirteen newly accredited ambassadors were welcomed today at the Marina Palace in Cotonou by the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni. This formal ceremony marked the official start of their diplomatic missions in the country. Key figures Romuald WadagniContinue Reading
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, welcomed thirteen newly accredited ambassadors at the Marina Palace in Cotonou today. This formal ceremony marked the official commencement of their diplomatic missions in the country. Formal recognition of diplomatic missions in Benin The handover of credentials is a mandatory protocolContinue Reading
Centrafrican whistleblower denied asylum in France despite exposing Wagner’s actions key points Centrafrican journalist Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo faces deportation after his asylum plea was rejected, despite exposing Wagner’s operations in his home country. He had secured a special entry permit through Emmanuel Macron’s intervention. Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo’s asylum request was denied onContinue Reading
Centrafrican whistleblower denied asylum in France after exposing Wagner group key points Centrafrican journalist Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo faces deportation after exposing Wagner Group‘s operations in his country. Granted temporary entry by French authorities in 2024, his asylum plea was unexpectedly rejected this month. In a move that has sent shockwaves throughContinue Reading
Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo, a journalist from the Central African Republic, has been denied asylum in France after revealing the operations of the Wagner Group. This decision comes despite the intervention of French President Emmanuel Macron, who had granted him a special travel document to enter the country in 2024. The rejectionContinue Reading
François Silibi has officially taken his seat in the National Assembly of Benin, marking a significant transition in the country’s legislative body. The swearing-in ceremony took place immediately following the plenary session held at the Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo, Benin’s political capital. Transition from one representative to another Silibi replacesContinue Reading
Bénin Bénin: François Silibi fait son entrée au parlement en remplacement remplace de Louis Vlavonou François Silibi a officiellement fait son entrée à l’Assemblée nationale ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026. Il succède à Louis Vlavonou, qui a quitté son siège de député après son entrée au Sénat en qualité deContinue Reading
Anthony Da Silva unveils his vision for the Mali national football team The Mali national football team, known as the Aigles du Mali, has entered a new era. Just one month after officially signing his contract, Anthony Da Silva stepped before the press in Bamako to outline his ambitious projectContinue Reading
La ville de Libreville est devenue une source de nervosité pour les habitants, en raison de l'échéance des deux audits sur les finances publiques qui se rapprochent à grande vitesse. Le Comité d'audit et de consolidation des passifs exigibles de l'État doit livrer ses conclusions la semaine prochaine sur unContinue Reading
Tin Araban becomes latest flashpoint as Mali army faces coordinated attack A fierce battle erupted yesterday in the Tin Araban area, close to Tabankort, pitting a large military convoy of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian-backed Africa Corps allies against a coalition of rebel and terrorist armed groups.Continue Reading
National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko has conveyed his deep sorrow following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, who departed this life on July 9, 2026. Sonko honored the revered religious figure, highlighting the warm reception and remarkable human qualities that characterized their many interactions. Ousmane Sonko, serving as theContinue Reading