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In Mali, the livestock market of Faladiè, located on the outskirts of Bamako, was completely leveled by bulldozers on Sunday (19.04). This action follows a government directive issued in September…
where does the AES passport issuance process stand in the west african region? The AES passport project, launched within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), aims to replace the Cédéao…
The Togo has unveiled a new phase of its strategic approach to the Sahel, positioning itself as a mediator between military-led nations like Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—which face escalating…
Benin’s child protection services are gaining new operational capacity. On Friday, April 17, 2026, the School of Training for Judicial Professions (EFPJ) in Abomey-Calavi hosted the official graduation ceremony for…
Click to expand Image The military leadership in Burkina Faso is escalating its systematic campaign against civil society through restrictive new laws, administrative intimidation, and punitive actions against both local…
The African Football Confederation stripped Senegal of its Afcon title a month ago due to incidents during the final against Morocco on January 19. Now, the FIFA has taken further…
The highly contentious Africa Cup of Nations final, played on January 18th between Morocco and Senegal, continues to be a major talking point. Initially awarded to the Lions of Teranga,…
During a significant diplomatic gathering in Lomé this past Saturday, Togo officially introduced its updated security and geopolitical framework designed for the Sahel region. The summit served as a rare…
In a political climate often defined by friction, Benin has recently demonstrated a remarkable display of institutional maturity. Former President Thomas Boni Yayi, a central figure in the nation’s public…
While he portrays himself as a leading figure in the fight for black empowerment and a fierce critic of neocolonialism, Stellio Capo Chichi—widely known as Kemi Seba—is currently navigating a…
The ascension of Romuald Wadagni to the presidency signifies a transformative era for the financial landscape in Cotonou. As the nation balances the continuation of established reforms with the prospect…
The Beninese healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. On April 16, 2026, the Minister of Health, Professor Benjamin Hounkpatin, officially received a shipment of 600 state-of-the-art oxygen concentrators. This…