Bénin-Niger border reopening: 15 days to break through decades of stalemate
Home Bénin Bénin-Niger border: from closed to open in 15 days Bénin Politics Bénin-Niger border: from closed to open in 15 days Will General Tiani host Wadagni on August 1st? A triumphant reception awaited Beninese President Romuald Wadagni in Niamey yesterday, June 2, 2026. From the tarmac where he wasContinue Reading
Us sanctions Rwanda-backed rebel intelligence chief in dr Congo
us sanctions Rwanda-backed rebel intelligence chief in dr Congo The United States Department of the Treasury has finally taken action against a key figure in the Rwandan-backed armed group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. On June 2, 2026, John Imani Nzenze, the intelligence chief of the M23Continue Reading
Ivory Coast’s northern frontline: local forces stand firm against rising extremism
In the dusty villages of northern Côte d’Ivoire, where the savanna meets the Sahel, a fragile yet determined line of defense is holding strong. Against a backdrop of spreading extremist threats across the region, local forces have become the last bastion of stability. Their mission: to shield communities from theContinue Reading
Au Maroc, les transporteurs routiers de plus en plus réticents à assurer les liaisons vers le Mali
Publié aujourd’hui à 07h58 Lecture : 3 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jassim Ahdani Journaliste, correspondant au Maroc By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
National showcase of OHADA’s geniuses in herbe competition 2026 in Lomé
National showcase of OHADA’s Genies en Herbe competition 2026 in Lomé The Auditorium of the University of Lomé buzzed with intellectual energy on May 30, 2026, as the national finale of the 17th edition of the International Genies en Herbe OHADA competition unfolded. This prestigious event, co-organized by the NationalContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko calls for political dialogue with President Faye to ensure Sénégal’s stability
The President of the National Assembly and former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, made a public appeal this Tuesday for a constructive political dialogue with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Despite the current friction between the two leaders, Ousmane Sonko stated that his party, Pastef, does not intend to trigger a governmentContinue Reading
Congo’s budget deficit widens despite rising tax collection in 2025
In 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) faces a troubling paradox: while tax revenue collection gathers momentum, public spending is outpacing it at an even faster rate, deepening the budget deficit. This structural imbalance forces Kinshasa into a precarious balancing act—supporting economic activity, maintaining internal security, and meetingContinue Reading
Liverpool’s hunt for Konaté replacement intensifies amid PSG and Madrid interest
Liverpool faces a critical moment as Ibrahima Konaté, the towering 27-year-old French defender, prepares to leave Anfield as a free agent this summer. With his contract expired, the center-back will soon join the French national team for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, where he’ll need to makeContinue Reading
Turkey emerges as Mali’s top arms supplier with strategic influence
The Turkey has quietly but decisively expanded its footprint in Mali, emerging as Bamako’s leading non-African arms supplier since 2024. Over the past decade, bilateral trade has surged to unprecedented levels, with defense equipment now topping Ankara’s exports to the landlocked West African nation. This shift occurs against the backdropContinue Reading
Senegal’s new government sparks debate over democratic governance
In Senegal, the recently appointed government led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô has ignited significant debate. Comprising 30 ministers, the team includes technocrats and allies of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, with no prominent figures from the Pastef party under Ousmane Sonko, despite the president’s own membership inContinue Reading
Colonel assimi goïta sworn in as Mali’s transitional president
Colonel Assimi Goïta formally sworn in as Mali’s transitional president Colonel Assimi Goïta, 37, has officially taken the oath of office as Mali’s transitional president. Having orchestrated two military takeovers within a nine-month span, this pivotal moment offers the young officer a crucial opportunity to address and allay concerns regardingContinue Reading
Kvaratskhelia’s PSG move hailed as historic winter signing after Champions League triumph
Paris Saint-Germain have just secured back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles, and the club’s transformation this season has been largely driven by a single figure: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Acquired from Napoli in January 2025 for a reported €70 million, the Georgian forward has redefined the Parisian side’s identity, delivering performances that haveContinue Reading