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The President of Benin, Patrice Talon, has been bestowed with an unprecedented honor by the Vodun community. On May 2, 2026, the spiritual leaders of Vodun recognized his unwavering commitment …
Patrice Talon receives honorary Vodun title in Benin Read More
In the heart of West Africa, Senegal is witnessing a pivotal moment in its political landscape. The once-unbreakable alliance between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, …
Senegal political tensions rise as diomaye faye asserts authority over sonko Read More
Assimi Goïta centralizes power in Mali’s government By assuming the role of Minister of Defense alongside his presidential duties, Colonel Assimi Goïta has consolidated authority in Bamako, signaling not just …
Mali: Assimi Goïta’s dual role raises concerns amid Kidal’s fall Read More
Mali’s stability hangs by a thread as coordinated attacks on April 25th, including a deadly strike in Kati that claimed the life of Defense Minister Sadio Camara, underscore the fragility …
Russia’s strategic failure in the Sahel: a crisis beyond military defeat Read More
Omar Daf has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the position of head coach for Mali’s national football team. The Senegalese tactician, currently unattached after departing his role …
Omar Daf eyes Mali national football team coaching role Read More
In a recent interview with Bip Radio, Théodore Holo, former President of Benin’s Constitutional Court, highlighted the generational shift symbolized by Romuald Wadagni’s election as the new President of the …
Théodore Holo praises Romuald Wadagni ahead of Benin’s presidential transition Read More
Mali’s crisis: a warning for Ghana’s security strategy The coordinated jihadist attacks that struck multiple cities in Mali on April 25, 2026, serve as a stark reminder that security challenges …
Security threats from Mali: lessons for Ghana and west africa Read More
from can 2025 to champions league: jean-jacques ndala’s new caf assignment Esteemed referee Jean-Jacques Ndala is once again in the spotlight. Having previously officiated the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) …
From can 2025 to champions league: jean-jacques ndala’s new caf assignment Read More
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day this past Sunday, May 3rd, a deeply concerning situation has emerged: in West Africa, the act of reporting has transformed into a …
Press freedom under severe threat across the Sahel states Read More
Dr Seydou Coulibaly’s transformative tenure at WHO Burkina Faso Ouagadougou – After completing a remarkable four-year term as the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Burkina Faso, Dr. Seydou Coulibaly …
Dr seydou coulibaly’s transformative tenure at who Burkina Faso Read More
The northern regions of Mali are gripped by unease as the country’s security landscape undergoes a dramatic shift. Within days, the balance of power has been upended, with armed factions …
Escalating conflict in Mali as armed groups advance toward Bamako Read More
The moment I stepped into Dakar, I felt a flicker of unease. The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final was still fresh in everyone’s mind—a rivalry that had festered into …
Football rivalry between Senegal and Morocco: when emotions run high Read More