Acquired during the summer of 2024 for a reported €26M, Mason Greenwood is poised to be a central figure in the early stages of the upcoming summer transfer window. Olympique de Marseille has signaled its openness to a departure for its star forward, who is reportedly a top target forContinue Reading
During a recent regional seminar of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C24) held in Managua, Nicaragua, Ivory Coast reaffirmed its unwavering support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative as the definitive solution to the long-standing regional dispute over Western Sahara. The Ivorian delegation emphasized that this proposal, backed by nearlyContinue Reading
In a landmark decision that underscores the nation’s commitment to meritocracy and gender equality, the President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, has appointed Captain Elvire Toupe as his Aide-de-Camp (ADC). This historic appointment marks the first time a woman has held this prestigious position in the Republic of Benin, setting aContinue Reading
On May 28, the United Nations Human Rights Office in Chad hosted an evaluation workshop in N’Djamena to assess the progress of a three-year initiative aimed at bolstering local human rights organizations. The project, funded by the European Union and launched in May 2023, has empowered 13 civil society groupsContinue Reading
In a landmark decision for Bénin’s security sector, a captain from the Republican Guard has made history by becoming the first woman ever appointed as aide-de-camp to the President. This groundbreaking move not only reshapes the country’s military protocol but also sets a new precedent across West Africa. Her presenceContinue Reading
In a concerning development across Mali, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), a prominent jihadist organization, has intensified its efforts to exploit the nation’s valuable gold resources. Our investigations reveal a systematic scheme targeting Chinese gold miners operating in the region. Jnim is actively extorting theseContinue Reading
In a move that has left many stunned, the governor of Burkina Faso‘s Kadiogo region issued an order to shut down the country’s largest Sunni mosque in Ouagadougou. The decision, announced on May 28, 2026, has triggered sharp criticism and deep frustration across the nation, raising serious questions about theContinue Reading
Thaïs Brouck Economy Journalist, Macroeconomic Specialist Ousmane Sonko Kristalina Georgieva Bassirou Diomaye Faye IMF Senegal’s debt dilemma: a potential shift toward IMF engagement With Senegal grappling under the weight of its escalating debt, the unexpected departure of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has sparked fresh speculation about the country’s economic trajectory.Continue Reading
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An urgent alert from the World Food Programme (WFP) reveals that over 330,000 people in Togo are teetering on the brink of severe food insecurity. The crisis, exacerbated by chronic hunger and escalating insecurity, threatens to spiral into a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe if immediate action is not taken. Northern regionsContinue Reading
In Niamey, the grand narratives of restored sovereignty and severance from international financial institutions are colliding with the harsh realities of governance. While the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, persists in proclaiming total autonomy and brighter prospects for Nigeriens, the actionsContinue Reading
The northern reaches of Togo are grappling with an unparalleled state of vulnerability, as the World Food Programme (WFP) issues a stark warning regarding an impending humanitarian catastrophe. Analysts contend that this escalating crisis underscores fundamental governance shortcomings within Faure Gnassingbé’s administration, which appears unable to assure both the physicalContinue Reading