Benin Niger border thaw raises hopes for economic revival
After three years of strained relations, a joint expert committee has tabled a groundbreaking proposal to lift the closure of the Benin-Niger border—a move that could reignite critical trade flows between the two West African nations. The findings, which address security protocols, transit regulations and legal frameworks, mark a pivotalContinue Reading
Benin Niger border thaw sparks economic hopes
A joint expert committee has reignited hopes of thawing tensions between Benin and Niger by proposing a framework to reopen their shared border. After three years of closure, the initiative addresses critical security, transit, and legal concerns—though Niamey insists on three non-negotiable conditions before political ratification can proceed. Three uncompromisingContinue Reading
Senegal’s president highlights economic potential at Berlin forum
Dakar — In a strategic move to bolster foreign investments, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been actively promoting the nation’s untapped potential on the international stage. During an economic forum in Berlin, he underscored the country’s robust advantages, setting the stage for high-level diplomatic engagements. On Tuesday, Faye isContinue Reading
IMA president charts new course for Morocco-France cultural ties
Anne-Claire Legendre made no secret of her mission during the Casablanca press briefing: this marked her first official visit to Morocco in her capacity as president of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA). Since Morocco’s founding membership in 1982, the kingdom has stood out as a trusted ally, enabling decadesContinue Reading
Storm warning in philadelphia delays France-Iraq world cup match
Storm warning in Philadelphia delays France-Iraq World Cup match A severe thunderstorm alert has been issued at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where the French national team is set to face Iraq in their second World Cup group-stage match tonight. Officials are monitoring the situation closely as the storm frontContinue Reading
Bénin revises national accounts base, 2023 GDP jumps by 25.2%
The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Benin’s national accounts, adopting 2023 as the new reference year in place of 2015. This statistical overhaul recalculates the country’s 2023 GDP at 14,020.2 billion CFA francs, marking a significant 25.2% increase—a reflection of improved tracking ofContinue Reading
Congo referendum blocked amid ongoing conflict warns bishop
File generated on Bishop Fulgence Muteba President, National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco) Congo conflict Referendum Cenco Why Congo’s Bishop Muteba Opposes the Referendum During War The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco) has taken a clear stance against the proposed constitutional referendum, warning that the timing is disastrous. BishopContinue Reading
Bénin and Niger move toward border reopening after years of tension
After a three-year standoff that saw one of West Africa’s most vital trade routes shut down, Niger and Bénin are edging closer to reopening their shared border. The breakthrough follows two days of high-level talks in Cotonou, where officials from both nations made significant progress on security cooperation, trade facilitation,Continue Reading
Senegal’s debt talks with IMF: key insights from latest negotiations
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recent mission to Dakar has shed light on Senegal’s evolving debt landscape and fiscal strategies. At the heart of these discussions was President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who engaged directly with the IMF team led by mission chief Mercedes Vera Martin. The meetings, held in lateContinue Reading
Amin mohamed: the egyptian referee for argentina vs austria in the 2026 world cup
The spotlight shifts to Arlington’s AT&T Stadium this Monday, June 22, 2026, where Amin Mohamed, Egypt’s top football referee, will take center stage in the Argentina vs Austria World Cup clash. The 36-year-old has been selected by FIFA to officiate the high-stakes Round of 16 encounter, marking one of theContinue Reading
Morocco and india strengthen antiterrorism ties in new delhi talks
On June 22 in New Delhi, Morocco and India broadened their collaborative efforts against terrorism, extending their focus to shadowy financial networks, the exploitation of technology by criminal syndicates, and the intricate ties between transnational organisations and armed groups. This second joint working group meeting on counterterrorism outlined a sharedContinue Reading
Benin-Niger border thaw could ease economic strain
After years of strained relations, a joint expert committee has delivered promising insights into the possible reopening of the Benin-Niger border. The findings touch on security protocols, transit regulations, and key legal and economic frameworks. Yet, Niamey has set three uncompromising conditions that must be met before any political ratificationContinue Reading