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
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 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
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
Senegal is in mourning following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The announcement was made by Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, who conveyed his deep sorrow over the spiritual leader’s death on July 9, 2026. In aContinue Reading
Senegal mourns loss of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko conveyed his deep sorrow following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, who left this world on July 9, 2026. The political leader paid tribute to the revered religious figure, highlighting the warmth and humanity that definedContinue Reading
In a heartfelt message, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, announced the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, a revered religious leader and Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The spiritual guide passed away on July 9, 2026, leaving a profound void in the Mouride community andContinue Reading
Senegal is in mourning following the announcement of the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The revered religious leader was called to the divine presence on July 9, 2026, prompting an outpouring of grief from political figures and the broaderContinue Reading
The passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, has left a profound void in Senegal’s religious and political circles. His death, announced on July 9, 2026, was met with widespread sorrow, particularly within the Mouride community and beyond. Ousmane Sonko, PresidentContinue Reading
Yesterday, the head of state’s schedule was notably political. Following discussions with the African Union (AU) Commission President’s Special Envoy for the Gabon-Equatorial Guinea border dispute, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema also engaged in talks with Mohamed Idrissa Farah, the AU Commission’s Special Envoy for Madagascar, and Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the UNContinue Reading