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As dusk settled over Zemio on May 26, 2024, the air in the courtyard of a local bar-restaurant in the restless Haut-Mbomou region thickened with anticipation. Two visitors—Joseph Figueira, a …
Central african republic Wagner’s targeted crackdown on humanitarian joseph figueira Read More
Mason Greenwood’s tenure in France could be nearing its conclusion, with AS Roma reportedly stepping up efforts to secure the forward this summer. Facing financial constraints, Olympique de Marseille is …
Marseille sets high price for Mason Greenwood as Serie A interest intensifies Read MoreKigali witnessed a high-level diplomatic encounter on May 22, 2026, as Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame welcomed a high-profile Ivorian delegation led by State Minister Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani. The meeting took …
Ivorian delegation meets Rwanda’s Kagame to boost sports and economic ties Read More
In N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, the fight against urban disorder has become a pressing challenge, exposing a deep dilemma: tackling entrenched poverty to ensure lasting solutions rather than temporary …
Urban disorder in N’Djamena: poverty as the root challenge Read More
On the sidelines of the official ceremonies marking his inauguration, the newly sworn-in President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, held a significant audience with Mali’s Minister of Foreign …
Bénin’s president romuald wadagni welcomes malian foreign minister, strengthening ties Read More
Ouagadougou — As the Tabaski celebrations approach, the Burkina Faso government has taken a bold step by halting livestock exports, prioritizing local consumers over regional market dynamics. While the move …
Burkina Faso’s livestock blockade ahead of Tabaski: economic gamble or social necessity? Read More
In a West African landscape increasingly strained by geopolitical divisions, Niger’s recent trade decisions have sparked sharp reactions among regional economists and analysts. While commercial borders remain tightly controlled or …
Niger opens temporary trade route to Algeria amid regional tensions Read More
The diplomatic landscape between Bénin and Niger is shifting. The recent visit of a high-level Nigerien delegation, led by the Prime Minister, to Cotonou for the inauguration of Patrice Talon’s …
Bénin and Niger begin thaw in diplomatic tensions Read More
Following his decisive victory in April, where he garnered more than 94% of the votes, Romuald Wadagni has officially been sworn in as the President of Bénin. His inauguration on …
Romuald Wadagni’s presidential mandate begins in Bénin Read More
asse vs nice: crucial ligue 1 playoff first leg details The highly anticipated initial leg of the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff is set to unfold this Tuesday evening as AS …
Asse vs nice: crucial ligue 1 playoff first leg details Read More
The jihadist siege tightening around Bamako since late April is turning preparations for Eid al-Adha 2026 into a trial for hundreds of thousands of Malian households. The Group for the …
Blocade jihadiste chokes Bamako before Eid al-Adha in Mali Read More
The case of Joseph Figueira vividly demonstrates the sophisticated influence operations orchestrated by Russia’s Wagner group in the Central African Republic. A dual Belgian-Portuguese national working in humanitarian aid, Figueira …
Humanitarian Joseph Figueira caught in Wagner’s propaganda web in Central Africa Read More