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Cotonou hosts landmark education reform workshop This week, Cotonou has become the epicenter of Benin’s most ambitious education transformation yet. From June 22 to 26, 2026, the Azalaï hotel is …
Benin’s education reform: new curricula to shape future generations Read More
Three years after the military junta in Niger forged closer ties with Russia, the country continues to grapple with an escalating jihadist insurgency. Despite the authorities’ stated goal of restoring …
Niger’s security crisis deepens despite Russian military partnership Read More
The military-led administration in Burkina Faso, which rose to power following the September 2022 coup, has responded to a recent European Parliament resolution condemning human rights violations and restrictions on …
Burkina Faso faces EU criticism over human rights and governance Read More
The transfer saga involving Julian Alvarez has reignited with the Argentine striker’s latest remarks following Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria in the 2026 World Cup group stage. The 26-year-old openly …
Julian Alvarez transfer dispute: Atlético de Madrid takes legal action against Barcelona Read More
Argentine striker Julian Alvarez confirms desire to leave Atlético Madrid After Argentina’s 2-0 World Cup victory over Austria, the 26-year-old forward signals a potential transfer would be best for his …
Julian Alvarez eyes Atlético Madrid exit during World Cup amid transfer buzz Read More
On June 19, 2026, the Dispute Resolution Committee (CRD) of Togo’s Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARCOP Togo) delivered a landmark ruling, dismissing all allegations of procedural irregularities surrounding the international …
Togo’s ARCOP clears PEREL plus tender process amid scrutiny Read More
Storm warning in Philadelphia delays France-Iraq World Cup match A severe thunderstorm alert has been issued at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where the French national team is set to …
Storm warning in philadelphia delays France-Iraq world cup match Read More
The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Benin’s national accounts, adopting 2023 as the new reference year in place of 2015. This statistical overhaul …
Bénin revises national accounts base, 2023 GDP jumps by 25.2% Read More
Since assuming leadership, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has emerged as a prominent figure in Africa’s sovereignist movement. Through aggressive communication strategies and a pervasive social media presence, Burkinabè authorities are vigorously …
Burkina Faso’s economic narrative: propaganda or genuine progress under Traoré Read More
In Togo, the case of Marguerite Gnakadé has emerged as a stark example of the political tensions gripping the nation. A former Minister of Defense from 2020 to 2022, she …
Togo: Marguerite Gnakadé’s prolonged detention highlights political repression Read More
Jnim claims responsibility for Niamey airport assault in Niger The Joint Front for the Liberation of Niger (Jnim) has formally claimed responsibility for the recent attack on Niamey’s international airport, …
Jnim claims responsibility for Niamey airport assault in Niger Read More
national affairs Gabon: mounting pressure on SEEG to deliver after trillion-fcfa investment editorial staff monday 22 june 2026 139 no comment Libreville — After three years of emergency funding totaling …
Gabon: mounting pressure on SEEG to deliver after trillion-fcfa investment Read More