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Économie Morocco and EU forge 3.7 billion dh partnership for national water plan and climate resilience Through this significant collaboration, Morocco and the European Union are transforming their political commitments …
Morocco and EU forge 3.7 billion dh partnership for national water plan and climate resilience Read More
Politics Senegal’s political split deepens after Diomaye-Sonko rift June 2, 2026 On Monday, Senegal’s new Prime Minister announced the composition of the government. Hours earlier, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the …
Senegal’s political split deepens after Diomaye-Sonko rift Read More
Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes events that led to his removal from office. In a candid public address, …
Sonko details behind his dismissal as Senegal’s prime minister Read More
Following the July 2023 coup d’état in Niger and the subsequent imposition of stringent regional sanctions, the relationship between Cotonou and Niamey entered a period of profound crisis. This was …
Benin’s patient diplomacy paves way for Sahel reconciliation Read More
Constitutional Council Faces Challenge Over Ousmane Sonko’s Parliamentary Reinstatement A group of opposition lawmakers has escalated the political standoff by filing a formal complaint with the Constitutional Council, seeking to …
Constitutional council challenged over ousmane sonko’s parliament seat Read More
In the immediate aftermath of the new cabinet announcement, Ousmane Sonko held a major press conference to share his perspective on the current political transition. This public intervention marks a …
Ousmane Sonko addresses the media following the formation of the new government Read More
The suspension of cross-border traffic between Goma, in the eastern République démocratique du Congo (RDC), and Gisenyi, Rwanda, is triggering deep anxiety among the local population. From street vendors to …
Economic strain in Goma as border closure bites Read More
Just one week after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarked on his maiden official foreign visit, choosing Nigeria—Benin’s largest trading partner and a key regional ally—as his first destination. …
Benin’s president wadagni starts diplomatic tour in Nigeria Read More
The arrest of a prominent religious leader and the suspension of a historic student union in Burkina Faso signal a troubling escalation in restrictions on civic freedoms under the current …
Shrinking civic space in Burkina Faso under military rule Read More
Droits de l’HommeBurkina Faso civic freedoms face mounting pressure in the AES region The disappearance of Imam Kindo, the suspension of the UGEB in Burkina Faso, and increased repression under …
Civic freedoms face mounting pressure in the AES region Read More
In a move that has captured the attention of Senegal’s political landscape, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, is set to address the media this Tuesday, June 2, …
Ousmane Sonko holds press conference after new government formation Read More
His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of Benin, arrived in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, Tuesday afternoon for a high-stakes working visit. This diplomatic mission underscores a …
Regional diplomacy: Benin’s president strengthens ties with Burkina Faso Read More