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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 …
New ambassadors present credentials to Benin’s president Read More
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 …
Centrafrican whistleblower denied asylum in France despite exposing Wagner group’s actions Read More
National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko has conveyed his deep sorrow following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, who departed this life on July 9, 2026. Sonko honored the revered …
Ousmane sonko mourns the passing of serigne abdou bakhi mbacké Read More
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 …
Senegal mourns loss of serigne abdou bakhi mbacké as sonko pays respects Read More
In a solemn announcement, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, conveyed the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, a revered spiritual leader and Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family …
Senegal mourns loss of respected mouride leader serigne abdou bakhi mbacké Read More
The Senegalese Constitutional Council delivered a landmark ruling on Thursday, July 9, 2026, striking down a sweeping constitutional revision bill approved by the National Assembly in late June. Acting on …
Senegal constitutional council blocks parliamentary-backed reforms Read More
Exclusive military ties with Moscow yield limited security gains The governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have doubled down on their military collaboration with Russia, framing it as a …
The human cost of Russia’s exclusive pact with Sahel states Read More
In early July, the Bénin Armed Forces conducted a major operation near the town of Kouandé, delivering a decisive blow to terrorist groups attempting to infiltrate the region. The engagement …
Bénin secures kouandé in bold military strike against terrorists Read More
Investor focus fuels Côte d’Ivoire’s development ambitions Abidjan — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to investors, kicked off today under the leadership …
Côte d’Ivoire’s pnd 2026-2030 draws 700 investors at Abidjan forum Read More
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, exclusively dedicated to investors, kicked off today at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire …
Côte d’Ivoire’s investment forum draws 700+ global investors under PM Mambé’s leadership Read More
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to investors, kicked off today at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire. The …
Ivorian prime minister rallies investors for 2026-2030 development plan Read More
The second day of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 consultative forum, dedicated to investors, kicked off on July 9, 2026 at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, under the …
Ivorian PM rallies investors at PND 2026-2030 consultative forum in Abidjan Read More