Gabon justice maintains detention of opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze Gabon’s appellate court in Libreville has upheld the continued detention of former Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze after rejecting his procedural nullity appeal on Tuesday. His legal team continues to condemn what they describe as an arbitrary detention and an irregular judicialContinue Reading
Bénin-Niger: easing tensions with a landmark border reopening Breaking diplomatic news — Within days of taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarked on a regional tour that has already yielded historic progress. His official visit to Niamey marked the first high-level engagement between the two nations since the 2023 politicalContinue Reading
The Prime Minister of Algeria, Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niamey on Wednesday for an official visit aimed at deepening cooperation between the two nations. Ordered by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, this mission underscores a shared commitment to advancing strategic partnerships across multiple sectors. The Algerian delegation includes the Minister ofContinue Reading
Diplomacy Morocco secures top seat at UN general assembly’s 81st session Morocco has been selected through a random draw to hold the prestigious opening seat at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, set to commence in September in New York. June 3, 2026 at 8:53 AM FollowContinue Reading
Home Bénin Rebuilding relations: Bénin and Niger tackle shared challenges Bénin Society Rebuilding relations: Bénin and Niger tackle shared challenges A landmark meeting in Niamey between Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni and Niger’s military leader General Abdourahamane Tiani signals a new chapter in bilateral relations. This official visit by the BénineseContinue Reading
One week after his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko has initiated a strong political offensive. The outgoing Prime Minister and leader of Pastef yesterday severely criticized Bassirou Diomaye Faye. While assuring he would not seek to destabilize institutions, Sonko reminded that Pastef’s parliamentary majority grants it theContinue Reading
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, is holding a significant press conference this Tuesday in Dakar. This public address comes just one day after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveiled the new government lineup. For the leader of the Pastef party, this moment is politically charged, as his administration has just undergoneContinue Reading
The Ivorian judiciary has delivered its verdict. The Abidjan Economic and Financial Penal Pole sentenced, on June 2, 2026, social media influencer Apoutchou National and four co-defendants to firm prison terms ranging from one to five years for money laundering, following a closely watched trial by the public. The caseContinue Reading
Home Bénin Bénin-Niger border: from closed to open in 15 days Bénin Politics Bénin-Niger border: from closed to open in 15 days Will General Tiani host Wadagni on August 1st? A triumphant reception awaited Beninese President Romuald Wadagni in Niamey yesterday, June 2, 2026. From the tarmac where he wasContinue Reading
us sanctions Rwanda-backed rebel intelligence chief in dr Congo The United States Department of the Treasury has finally taken action against a key figure in the Rwandan-backed armed group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. On June 2, 2026, John Imani Nzenze, the intelligence chief of the M23Continue Reading
In the dusty villages of northern Côte d’Ivoire, where the savanna meets the Sahel, a fragile yet determined line of defense is holding strong. Against a backdrop of spreading extremist threats across the region, local forces have become the last bastion of stability. Their mission: to shield communities from theContinue Reading
The President of the National Assembly and former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, made a public appeal this Tuesday for a constructive political dialogue with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Despite the current friction between the two leaders, Ousmane Sonko stated that his party, Pastef, does not intend to trigger a governmentContinue Reading