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The crisis of credibility in Burkina Faso’s administration Recent dismissals of three high-ranking civil servants—one from the Presidency, another from Water and Forests, and a third from the Ministry of…
In a span of just four days, Senegal witnessed a whirlwind of political changes that have reshaped the balance of power. On May 22, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed Prime…
Benin’s president romuald wadagni makes maiden diplomatic trip to Abuja Just eight days after his inauguration, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is embarking on his first official foreign visit on June…
Togo’s education ministry exposes and dismantles a decades-old sms-based results scheme For nearly two decades, Togo’s education system operated a covert revenue stream siphoning funds from vulnerable households through a…
The Republic of Togo stands out in Africa for a dubious distinction: it has hosted the continent’s longest-running political dynasty. For 38 years, Gnassingbé Eyadéma governed with an iron fist,…
The 2025-2026 season concluded in spectacular fashion for Paris Saint-Germain, as the club secured back-to-back Champions League titles with a dramatic victory over Arsenal in the final (1-1, 4-3 on…
Senne Lammens named Premier League transfer of the season The Belgian goalkeeper’s standout performances have earned him top honors in England. Senne Lammens has been crowned the Premier League’s transfer…
The announcement of a mass eviction affecting 26,000 individuals in Niamey has ignited widespread outrage among civil society groups. By executing this sweeping operation without any accompanying measures or resettlement…
The Burkina Faso transition government under Captain Ibrahim Traoré has reached a critical juncture. Once hailed by supporters as a reformist leader, the military head of state now governs with…
In a night of high drama in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain etched their name into football history by securing the 2026 UEFA Champions League title. The Parisians, under the guidance of…
In response to coordinated attacks on 25 April 2026—claimed by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA)—Mali has launched a sweeping overhaul of its…
Thaïs Brouck Macro-economy specialist Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana: which West African giant leads in economic growth? The latest projections from the International Monetary Fund reveal a shifting balance of power…