Freshly inaugurated, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni has swiftly launched a diplomatic outreach across the West African sub-region. Following initial discussions with Nigeria, the head of state undertook significant visits to Niger and then Burkina Faso. This crucial tour unfolds against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions, pressing security concerns, andContinue Reading
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, is holding a significant press conference this Tuesday in Dakar. This public address comes just one day after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveiled the new government lineup. For the leader of the Pastef party, this moment is politically charged, as his administration has just undergoneContinue Reading
Politique Cameroon: pcrn’s rolande ngo issi joins superior council of magistracy The political landscape in Cameroon is witnessing a notable development as the Parti camerounais pour la réconciliation nationale (PCRN), led by Cabral Libii, now holds a position within the nation’s governance structure, alongside the ruling Rassemblement Démocratique du PeupleContinue Reading
Bénin Politique Benin’s intelligence overhaul: the dgs emerges Bénin has embarked on a significant restructuring of its national intelligence services, marked by the establishment of the Direction générale des services (Dgs). This new entity is set to supersede the Direction des services de liaison et de documentation (Dsld), signaling aContinue Reading
The Ivorian judiciary has delivered its verdict. The Abidjan Economic and Financial Penal Pole sentenced, on June 2, 2026, social media influencer Apoutchou National and four co-defendants to firm prison terms ranging from one to five years for money laundering, following a closely watched trial by the public. The caseContinue Reading
Census 2027 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: mapping agents recruitment begins Politics Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 07:47 Landmark census operation to reshape DRC’s development planning The Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially launched the recruitment of agents for the critical mapping phase of its second GeneralContinue Reading
Home Bénin Bénin-Niger border: from closed to open in 15 days Bénin Politics Bénin-Niger border: from closed to open in 15 days Will General Tiani host Wadagni on August 1st? A triumphant reception awaited Beninese President Romuald Wadagni in Niamey yesterday, June 2, 2026. From the tarmac where he wasContinue Reading
In the dusty villages of northern Côte d’Ivoire, where the savanna meets the Sahel, a fragile yet determined line of defense is holding strong. Against a backdrop of spreading extremist threats across the region, local forces have become the last bastion of stability. Their mission: to shield communities from theContinue Reading
The President of the National Assembly and former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, made a public appeal this Tuesday for a constructive political dialogue with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Despite the current friction between the two leaders, Ousmane Sonko stated that his party, Pastef, does not intend to trigger a governmentContinue Reading
Liverpool faces a critical moment as Ibrahima Konaté, the towering 27-year-old French defender, prepares to leave Anfield as a free agent this summer. With his contract expired, the center-back will soon join the French national team for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, where he’ll need to makeContinue Reading
Colonel Assimi Goïta formally sworn in as Mali’s transitional president Colonel Assimi Goïta, 37, has officially taken the oath of office as Mali’s transitional president. Having orchestrated two military takeovers within a nine-month span, this pivotal moment offers the young officer a crucial opportunity to address and allay concerns regardingContinue Reading
Addressing the housing shortage in Niger With a population nearing 30 million, Niger is currently grappling with a severe housing deficit. Statistical data indicates a national demand for approximately 40,000 new homes annually, with the capital, Niamey, alone requiring 5,000 additional units every year. This imbalance between supply and demandContinue Reading