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Politics Niger-Bénin border closure: economic ripple effects hit home June 2, 2026 Despite detours through Nigeria, traders and transporters report heavy financial losses as cross-border activity slows to a crawl.…
Nigerian-Béninese military alliance delivers decisive blow to insurgents In a landmark joint military operation that spanned five grueling days, Nigerian and Béninese armed forces—backed by local vigilance committees—neutralized over 500…
An unprecedented decision in the restitution of African cultural heritage has just been made in Bordeaux. On June 1, 2026, the city council officially declined a bequest of 53 artworks…
The formation of Senegal’s new government marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s political landscape, reflecting a deliberate shift toward collaboration between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane…
Chad Chad security minister addresses rising communal violence in senate hearing Chad’s Public Security Minister, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, provided detailed insights into escalating communal violence and insecurity during a…
PSG and Arsenal lock horns over Mateus Fernandes transfer saga Following Saturday’s dramatic UEFA Champions League final triumph over Arsenal, the Paris Saint-Germain squad is already turning its attention to…
Since taking office on 24 May 2026, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni has embarked on his maiden foreign tour, with stops in Niger and Burkina Faso. The diplomatic mission aims to…
African nations are grappling with an unprecedented debt crisis, where servicing obligations now consumes a larger share of public revenue than education budgets. In 2024, nearly 18% of Africa’s national…
Kamitatu slams Tshisekedi’s absolutist rule: comparing him to Louis XIV Politics June 2, 2026 – 08:08 Muhindo Nzangi and Félix Tshisekedi during the launch of the 2025-2026 agricultural campaign In…
The examination of the draft law on the conditions for organizing a referendum has exposed deep divisions between the ruling majority and the opposition in Kinshasa. During the May 27…
Freshly sworn in as Benin’s new head of state, Romuald Wadagni is making his first diplomatic tour this Tuesday, June 2, with simultaneous stops in Niamey and Ouagadougou. This high-stakes…
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