The Beninese executive branch has reached a landmark milestone in its pursuit of social equity and female empowerment. Following the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, a policy was adopted to eliminate all tuition fees for female students in public general, technical, and vocational secondary education. ThisContinue Reading

As their heavy reliance on foreign energy suppliers exposes persistent vulnerabilities, Benin and Togo are forging an unprecedented political and economic alliance. The two neighboring nations are pooling resources and strategic investments to break free from external energy constraints and fuel their growing industrial sectors. Last April’s devastating fire atContinue Reading

Senegal’s President Faye: democracy must not be seized like a prize French At a solemn national tribute ceremony honoring former President Abdoulaye Wade on his 100th birthday, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye delivered a message that resonated deeply across Senegal’s political landscape. Speaking before dignitaries in Dakar’s Grand Theatre, Faye addressedContinue Reading

Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker Engages with UPA Leadership on Institutional Reforms Against a backdrop of continental challenges, Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker Ousmane Sonko welcomed Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, president of the African Parliamentary Union’s Executive Committee, for strategic discussions on strengthening institutional cooperation. On June 4, during the 85th sessionContinue Reading

The President of the Republic recently hosted the Mayor of Libreville, Eugène Mba, for a strategic audience aimed at evaluating the progress of local government initiatives. This meeting served as a vital platform for assessing municipal performance and strengthening the cooperation between the state and local administrations to better addressContinue Reading

Senegalese Parliament Speaker Calls for Strengthened African Parliamentary Union On June 4, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, met with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge during the 85th session of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) Executive Committee. The closed-door discussion centered on the APU’s evolving role amid continental challenges.Continue Reading

XALIMANEWS: En marge de la 85ᵉ session du Comité exécutif de l’Union Parlementaire Africaine (UPA), le président de l’Assemblée nationale du Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, a accordé une audience ce jeudi 4 juin au président du Comité exécutif de l’institution parlementaire continentale, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge. Cette rencontre a permis auxContinue Reading

On June 4, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara welcomed his Bénin counterpart, Romuald Wadagni, in Abidjan for a high-level working visit. The meeting underscored the deepening ties between the two nations, rooted in decades of shared cooperation and aligned strategic interests within West Africa. Presidents Wadagni and Ouattara StrengtheningContinue Reading