Gabon’s Head of State Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has confirmed plans for an official visit to France on July 20, 2026, during a television appearance. The announcement follows a period of intensified bilateral cooperation between Libreville and Paris since the conclusion of the country’s transition period. Strengthening ties through strategicContinue Reading
Dakar, Senegal, is set to host a landmark event from June 3 to 4, 2026, as the capital becomes the epicenter of the 85th Executive Committee Session of the Union of African Parliaments. With delegates from nearly sixteen African nations converging in the city, this gathering marks a pivotal momentContinue Reading
The Federal Republic of Nigeria rolled out the red carpet this 1st of June in Lagos for a landmark visit by Bénin’s newly elected President, Romuald Wadagni. This marks his maiden foreign trip since assuming office, underscoring the strategic importance of the relationship between Africa’s two most populous West AfricanContinue Reading
For three and a half decades, the pattern has repeated without fail. The settings change, the faces of self-proclaimed saviors rotate through generations, yet the blood spilled daily maintains a consistent hue: the color of failure. Rather than resolving intercommunal clashes, authorities stage them. The roar of presidential convoys kickingContinue Reading
During a private stay in the Kingdom of Morocco, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, welcomed His Majesty King Mohammed VI to his residence in Rabat on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. This high-level encounter provided a valuable opportunity for both leaders to deliberateContinue Reading
Bénin has significantly accelerated its commitment to restoring forest landscapes. On Monday, June 1, 2026, the Public Primary School (EPP) Hêkandji, located within the commune of Tori-Bossito, hosted the 42nd annual National Tree Day. This pivotal event marked the official commencement of the national reforestation campaign for the 2026-2027 period.Continue Reading
Major financial agreement signed in Rabat to transform water management In a significant move to address hydrological challenges, the European Union and several key European cooperation agencies have finalized a funding agreement worth 348 million euros—approximately 3.7 billion dirhams—to support Morocco’s national water program. The signing ceremony took place thisContinue Reading
Dakar — A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding at the heart of Senegal’s political landscape as the Constitutional Council examines the legitimacy of Ousmane Sonko’s parliamentary mandate. The opposition has intensified its scrutiny, questioning the procedural validity of his reintegration into the National Assembly. This development raises critical questions aboutContinue Reading
In a communiqué released on May 31, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has openly accused the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian allies from Africa Corps of executing Peul villagers within the Niono circle. This latest statement once again highlights the precarious situation ofContinue Reading
Just days after taking the oath of office on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni of Benin swiftly embarked on his international agenda. On Monday, June 1, the Beninese head of state journeyed to Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This inaugural official trip abroad serves as aContinue Reading
On the evening of Monday, June 1st, the political landscape in Senegal saw a significant development as Premier Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô officially unveiled his new cabinet. This announcement revealed a government comprised of 30 ministers, notably excluding the prominent PASTEF party. This exclusion comes despite the factContinue Reading
PolitiqueNiger Bénin-Niger : les impacts de la fermeture de la frontière Despite efforts to reroute trade through Nigeria, merchants and transporters are reporting substantial financial setbacks and a significant slowdown in their operations. The protracted closure of the border between Bénin and Niger, a direct consequence of the military coupContinue Reading