Facing mounting pressure from armed factions along their shared border, Mali and Burkina Faso are intensifying their joint security and diplomatic efforts. The latest move comes as thousands of Burkinabè civilians flee escalating violence, seeking refuge in Malian territory. A high-level delegation led by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Security, MahamadouContinue Reading
Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Amine Mohamed Lô officially announced the formation of a new 30-member government on Monday evening. Notably, this executive team does not include representatives from the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, despite its significant majority in the National Assembly. This governmental restructuring unfolds amid a broader national politicalContinue Reading
The conversation regarding national sovereignty in Gabon has taken a significant turn. Nadia Christelle Koye, a prominent figure in the nation’s political sphere, has broken her silence to challenge what she views as a calculated ambiguity surrounding the limits of presidential authority. This intervention comes as Libreville works to stabilizeContinue Reading
Just days after taking the oath of office on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni of Benin swiftly embarked on his international agenda. On Monday, June 1, the Beninese head of state journeyed to Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This inaugural official trip abroad serves as aContinue Reading
On the evening of Monday, June 1st, the political landscape in Senegal saw a significant development as Premier Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô officially unveiled his new cabinet. This announcement revealed a government comprised of 30 ministers, notably excluding the prominent PASTEF party. This exclusion comes despite the factContinue Reading
PolitiqueNiger Bénin-Niger : les impacts de la fermeture de la frontière Despite efforts to reroute trade through Nigeria, merchants and transporters are reporting substantial financial setbacks and a significant slowdown in their operations. The protracted closure of the border between Bénin and Niger, a direct consequence of the military coupContinue Reading
Tchad Chad’s security minister addresses senators on ongoing national insecurity Chad’s Minister of Public Security, Ali Ahmat Aghabache, confronted senators’ apprehensions regarding the persistent insecurity and violence, detailing their underlying causes and the measures being implemented. On June 1, 2026, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, Chad’s Minister of Public Security andContinue Reading
Having been sworn into office on May 24, 2026, Bénin’s new President, Romuald Wadagni, is undertaking a significant diplomatic mission this Tuesday, June 2. His itinerary includes visits to Niger and Burkina Faso as part of an extensive West African tour. The primary objective for President Wadagni, succeeding Patrice Talon,Continue Reading
Publié aujourd’hui à 06h50 Lecture : 7 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique Ibrahim Traoré By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
beninese foreign minister highlights country’s appeal to korean investors Special Correspondent SEOUL — The Bénin is positioning itself as a stable gateway to West Africa’s entire market, emphasized its foreign minister Corinne Amori Brunet during an exclusive interview in Seoul. The discussion took place on the sidelines of the high-levelContinue Reading
The talented midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi has officially completed his transfer to Parme in Italy’s Serie A, following the club’s decision to activate his purchase option. The American international leaves Miami after a season disrupted by injury, securing a permanent deal valued at just under $5 million. Cremaschi, who joined ParmeContinue Reading
The recent adoption of Burkina Faso’s new Charter for the Popular Progressive Revolution has reignited debates about the country’s political trajectory. At the heart of the discussion is Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the military leader who seized power in September 2022 while initially vowing to serve only temporarily. Since then, hisContinue Reading