During a landmark meeting in Niamey, Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger’s Head of State, formally committed to reopening their nations’ shared border. The decision follows months of heightened tensions that disrupted trade flows and strained diplomatic ties. Key agreements reached In a joint statement,Continue Reading
Freshly inaugurated, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni has swiftly launched a diplomatic outreach across the West African sub-region. Following initial discussions with Nigeria, the head of state undertook significant visits to Niger and then Burkina Faso. This crucial tour unfolds against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions, pressing security concerns, andContinue Reading
On June 2, 2026, Béninois President Romuald Wadagni undertook an official visit to Niamey, engaging with Nigerien authorities. This significant diplomatic move signals a renewed high-level dialogue between Bénin and Niger after a period of strained bilateral relations, a development unlikely to please Kemi Seba. The heads of state haveContinue Reading
Gabon has achieved a significant diplomatic milestone by being elected as a vice-president for the upcoming 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. This election, which took place on June 2, 2026, marks the country’s return to the executive bureau of the UN’s primary deliberative body for the firstContinue Reading
Économie Morocco and EU forge 3.7 billion dh partnership for national water plan and climate resilience Through this significant collaboration, Morocco and the European Union are transforming their political commitments into tangible actions, addressing one of the 21st century’s most critical challenges. Ajouter à vos sélectionsContinue Reading
Bénin’s President, Romuald Wadagni, touched down in Ouagadougou on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, commencing a pivotal friendship and working visit to Burkina Faso. Upon his arrival at Ouagadougou International Airport, President Wadagni was personally greeted by the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The two distinguished headsContinue Reading
During a private stay in the Kingdom of Morocco, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, welcomed His Majesty King Mohammed VI to his residence in Rabat on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. This high-level encounter provided a valuable opportunity for both leaders to deliberateContinue Reading
The border between Niger and Bénin may soon see a significant shift following three years of closure. A crucial diplomatic bridge has been re-established between Niamey and Cotonou, marked by the recent visit of Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine to Cotonou. His presence, attending the inauguration of the newContinue Reading
Niger’s influential Interior Minister, General Mohamed Toumba, finds himself at the nexus of a highly sensitive investigation. A pivotal figure within the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) since the July 26, 2023, coup, the senior military official is indirectly linked to an illicit scheme involving theContinue Reading
Senegal’s UEMOA reform progress sees 2025 decline, government pledges action While the common market observes a slight improvement, this article delves into the reasons behind Senegal’s regression in 2025 and the necessary steps to rectify the situation within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). Senegal experienced a modestContinue Reading
The European Union’s newly appointed ambassador to Chad, Amador Sanchez Rico, formally presented his credentials to President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno on May 19, in a ceremony steeped in diplomatic protocol. The event took place at the Palais Toumaï, with key figures in attendance, including Fatimé Aldjineh Garfa, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, revealed on Saturday via the social platform X that Paris is championing a draft resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council. This significant proposal aims to prohibit states from criminalizing LGBT+ individuals. This diplomatic move by France emerges just twoContinue Reading