Flags of Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire © DR Ivorian leadership reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty Diplomatic ties strengthen as Abidjan aligns with Rabat’s autonomy vision During an official working visit to Rabat, Côte d’Ivoire’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nialé Kaba, confirmed her country’s steadfast backing for Morocco’sContinue Reading
End of an era: Bénin’s president Talon reflects on decade of transformation As the clock ticks toward the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni, Bénin’s next president, Patrice Talon delivered a solemn farewell address to the nation. The outgoing leader marked the conclusion of a defining decade in Bénin’s history—one defined byContinue Reading
News Pan-African Affairs Senegal’s anti-LGBT+ law sparks diplomatic tensions with France FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Diplomatic relations between Senegal and France have reached a critical juncture following Senegal’s recent passage of a stricter anti-LGBT+ law and the February 2026 arrest of a French national in Dakar. These developments have intensified debates on humanContinue Reading
During a high-level meeting in Rabat on Thursday, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kacou Adom, reaffirmed his country’s unwavering commitment to Morocco’s royal-led initiatives aimed at fostering Africa’s growth and development. The Ivorian diplomat emphasized the depth of bilateral ties, stating, «Côte d’Ivoire fully supports these initiatives and willContinue Reading
As Bénin prepares for a significant juncture in its recent political narrative, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, the Deputy Secretary-General and government spokesperson, has publicly addressed the upcoming succession in his crucial role. With the second term of President Patrice Talon’s administration drawing to a close, this central figure in state communicationContinue Reading
Senegal’s Market Landscape Set for Major Overhaul Under Prime Minister Sonko The Senegalese government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, is launching a sweeping initiative to modernize the nation’s market infrastructure. The announcement comes as a response to growing concerns over the deteriorating condition of commercial spaces builtContinue Reading
first french club to win at wembley recalls lens’s historic 1998 victory against arsenal On november 25, 1998, lens etched their name into football history by becoming the first french side to triumph at wembley against arsenal. now retired goalkeeper guillaume warmuz, then 55, shares his vivid recollections of thatContinue Reading
High security as Succès Masra’s trial opens in N’Djamena The judicial proceedings involving Succès Masra have officially commenced within the Supreme Court. The hearing is taking place in a restricted courtroom under exceptionally tight security measures. A massive presence of law enforcement, including police officers, gendarmes, and members of theContinue Reading
psg final preparation ahead of budapest champions league showdown The Paris Saint-Germain is entering a decisive phase as the club fine-tunes its strategy ahead of the highly anticipated Champions League final. With Budapest as the battleground, Luis Enrique and his staff are navigating an unprecedented gap between domestic fixtures andContinue Reading
Chad Chad’s vice-premier minister assesses southern territorial governance in Moundou — 1 min read The Vice-Premier Minister of Territorial Administration, Limane Mahamat, has been in Moundou since May 19, 2026, conducting an oversight mission to evaluate territorial governance across southern Chad. From May 20 to 21, discussions unfolded at theContinue Reading
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye outlines clear mandate for Ousmane Sonko’s government in Senegal Par Suivre During the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye issued a series of robust instructions to the government, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The Head of StateContinue Reading
Souleymane Ag Anara and Matthieu Millecamps May 21, 2026 Reading time: 11 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Souleymane Ag Anara Matthieu Millecamps Deputy Editor-in-Chief for Politics Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) Iyad Ag Ghaly Assimi Goïta By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading