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Afrique Benin: Claudy Siar appointed presidential advisor for culture and media The celebrated radio host and panafricanist Claudy Siar has been named Presidential Advisor for Culture, Media, and International Visibility …
Benin Claudy Siar appointed presidential culture advisor Read More
Morocco is embarking on an ambitious journey to revitalize its digital commerce landscape. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is currently formulating a comprehensive national roadmap designed to provide robust …
Morocco’s digital ambition: building an african e-commerce hub Read More
U.S. sanctions target rebel commanders fueling conflict in eastern DRC Washington has escalated pressure on armed groups destabilizing eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by imposing fresh sanctions on …
Us sanctions fuel instability in eastern DRC amid rebel clashes Read More
In a decisive step toward economic and diplomatic rapprochement in West Africa, concrete progress has been made toward reopening the Benin-Niger border following a strategic working visit by Beninese President …
Benin and Niger move closer to reopening border after high-level talks Read More
Ouagadougou and Rome have sealed their enduring partnership during a vibrant commemoration of Italy’s 80th Republic Day. The evening event, hosted on June 2, 2026, by the Italian Embassy in …
Burkina Faso and italy reinforce ties at 80th republic day celebration Read More
In a political landscape where public discourse frequently wavers between cautious silence and total agreement, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has made a significant statement regarding the future of Gabonese …
Gabon: why Oligui Nguema is inviting citizens to speak truth to power Read More
The Prime Minister of Algeria, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, was received in Niamey by Niger’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, to discuss deepening bilateral relations. During the meeting, Mr. Ghrieb …
Algeria and Niger strengthen energy and security ties in Niamey meeting Read More
Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni arrives in Lomé for strategic talks In a move underscoring the deepening bond between West African neighbors, President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Benin reached …
Benin and Togo deepen ties with high-level meeting in lome Read More
The first oral question session of Gabon’s 14th legislature at the Léon Mba Palace on June 2, 2026, set the stage for a pivotal moment: the upcoming Parliamentary Congress scheduled …
Gabon braces for president’s state of the nation address on june 15 Read More
The President of Cameroon has appointed fourteen new members to the country’s Superior Council of the Judiciary, a body that had been dormant for nearly six years. This move is …
Cameroon judicial council gets new members after six-year freeze Read More
On June 2, 2026, Romuald Wadagni, President of Bénin, embarked on a high-level diplomatic mission to Ouagadougou, underscoring a pivotal moment in the revitalization of Bénin–Burkina Faso relations. Far beyond …
Diplomatic ties between Bénin and Burkina Faso strengthened with Ouagadougou visit Read More
Africa news today Benin and Niger deepen ties during high-level diplomatic visit The leaders of Benin and Niger reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a sharp focus on …
Benin and Niger deepen ties during high-level diplomatic visit Read More