In N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, the fight against urban disorder has become a pressing challenge, exposing a deep dilemma: tackling entrenched poverty to ensure lasting solutions rather than temporary crackdowns. When urban regulation meets poverty The municipal authorities of N’Djamena have adopted a zero-tolerance stance toward urban disorder. IllicitContinue Reading
On the sidelines of the official ceremonies marking his inauguration, the newly sworn-in President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, held a significant audience with Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, in Cotonou. The distinguished Malian diplomat arrived bearing a heartfelt message of congratulations andContinue Reading
Ouagadougou — As the Tabaski celebrations approach, the Burkina Faso government has taken a bold step by halting livestock exports, prioritizing local consumers over regional market dynamics. While the move aims to ease urban purchasing power, it carries deep contradictions and looming economic risks that could backfire spectacularly. Urban relief,Continue Reading
In a West African landscape increasingly strained by geopolitical divisions, Niger’s recent trade decisions have sparked sharp reactions among regional economists and analysts. While commercial borders remain tightly controlled or outright closed for exports to the Gulf of Guinea nations—including Côte d’Ivoire, Bénin, Ghana, and Togo—the transitional government in NiameyContinue Reading
The diplomatic landscape between Bénin and Niger is shifting. The recent visit of a high-level Nigerien delegation, led by the Prime Minister, to Cotonou for the inauguration of Patrice Talon’s successor marks a clear intent to resolve a prolonged crisis that has strained bilateral ties since July 2023. This gestureContinue Reading
Following his decisive victory in April, where he garnered more than 94% of the votes, Romuald Wadagni has officially been sworn in as the President of Bénin. His inauguration on Sunday marks the commencement of a new seven-year term, during which the nation will keenly follow the implementation of hisContinue Reading
asse vs nice: crucial ligue 1 playoff first leg details The highly anticipated initial leg of the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff is set to unfold this Tuesday evening as AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) hosts OGC Nice at the iconic Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Supporters are eager for all the essential details regarding theContinue Reading
The jihadist siege tightening around Bamako since late April is turning preparations for Eid al-Adha 2026 into a trial for hundreds of thousands of Malian households. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated Sahel katiba, has sealed off the capital’s main supply arteries, disrupting theContinue Reading
The case of Joseph Figueira vividly demonstrates the sophisticated influence operations orchestrated by Russia’s Wagner group in the Central African Republic. A dual Belgian-Portuguese national working in humanitarian aid, Figueira was seized in a remote area of Mbomou prefecture in May 2024. After almost two years behind bars, he wasContinue Reading
For more than two years, Joseph Figueira, a Belgian-Portuguese researcher, endured an ordeal that pushed him to the brink. His imprisonment in the Central African Republic began in Zemio, a remote town in the southeast, exactly two years ago. The circumstances surrounding his detention remain shrouded in uncertainty: was hisContinue Reading
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026, young leaders in Baga-Sola demonstrated their unwavering support for the country’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS), who are actively combating the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad region. The initiative was spearheaded by the Coordination of Youth Associations of the LakeContinue Reading
Wolfsburg’s Bundesliga exit sealed by Paderborn in relegation playoff VfL Wolfsburg suffered a dramatic defeat to Paderborn SC in the relegation playoff decider, dropping to the 2.Bundesliga for the first time since 1996-97. The match, played on Monday evening, ended 2-1 in favor of Paderborn after extra time, following aContinue Reading