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In a landmark gathering on July 21, 2026, the governments of Morocco and Benin elevated their bilateral relations to new heights. The seventh high-level session, held in Cotonou, culminated in…
Football fans in Lyon are eagerly awaiting the club’s debut in the UEFA Champions League, set for August 11 at the Groupama Stadium. While the exact kick-off time remains unannounced,…
The political scene in Cameroun is heating up as uncertainty grows over the prolonged absence of President Paul Biya. Nearly two months after his departure for a private trip to…
The recent address by Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Ouahigouya has laid bare deep fractures within Burkina Faso’s state apparatus, exposing not just political fragility but a systemic crisis of trust…
The Russian Federation has appointed a new ambassador to the Republic of Benin. President Vladimir Poutine signed a decree on July 21, 2026, officially designating Mikhail Alekseyevich Golovanov as Ambassador…
Ferran Torres, the Spain striker whose last-minute goal in the World Cup final crowned him a national hero, is now the subject of intense transfer speculation. Despite the FC Barcelona…
While Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s bold rhetoric echoes across Burkina Faso—“If someone screws up, I’ll crush them without hesitation”—a quieter but fierce power struggle simmers beneath the surface of the military…
Fresh off his debut with the France national team at the 2026 World Cup, midfielder Manu Koné finds himself at the center of a high-stakes transfer saga. The 24-year-old, who…
With the dust settling on France’s World Cup campaign in 2026, fresh rumors are swirling around midfielder Manu Koné. The 25-year-old, who made his international debut in the tournament, is…
West african nations Ghana and Benin back Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita secured backing from Benin and Ghana for the country’s territorial integrity during bilateral meetings.…
Cameroun: ruling party dismisses claims of president’s 40-day absence The Cameroonian government has categorically rejected allegations regarding an alleged vacancy in presidential authority, with Minister of State Jacques Fame Ndongo…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger unite for joint 2032 Africa Cup of Nations bid The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have submitted a joint bid to host the…