Lobogo Village, Benin: A Key Test for Hounkpè as Elections Loom
As the election campaign nears its end, Lobogo village in the Bopa commune is buzzing with activity. This is where Paul Hounkpè, candidate for the Forces Cauris pour un Bénin…
Bénin presidential race: Hounkpè faces pressure in lobogo stronghold before election
With just 48 hours remaining until the official close of campaigning, the village of Lobogo in the Bopa commune is buzzing with activity. Here, Paul Hounkpè, candidate for the Forces…
Tchad: over a million sudanese refugees face dire aid cuts
More than a million Sudanese refugees in Chad are confronting imminent and potentially life-threatening reductions in critical aid, including food, water, shelter, healthcare, and protection services. This alarming situation has…
The Sahel’s evolving landscape: Russia’s ascendance and u.s. strategic challenges in west africa
A significant geopolitical realignment is underway in the Sahel region, as the military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger forge a novel security and political alliance while progressively disengaging…
High-level Morocco-Mauritania defense talks in Nouakchott
A high-level delegation led by General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, concluded a productive working visit to Mauritania this…
CAF controversially awards 2025 africa cup to Morocco over Senegal
The drama surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) title is far from over. Just two months after the final in Rabat, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) controversially…
Le président de la CAF, Patrice Motsepe, en visite officielle à Dakar après le retrait du titre de vainqueur de la CAN 2025 au Sénégal
Foot, CAN Le président de la CAF, Patrice Motsepe, en visite officielle à Dakar après le retrait du titre de vainqueur de la CAN 2025 au Sénégal Patrice Motsepe est…
Patrice Motsepe in Dakar as tensions simmer over CAN 2025 title reversal
Patrice Motsepe, the head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), arrived in Dakar this Wednesday. His visit comes nearly a month after the controversial decision to strip Sénégal of…
Burkina Faso: the perplexing disappearance of Imam Mahmoud Barro in Bobo-Dioulasso
One week following his last public appearance, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This influential religious figure from Burkina Faso’s second-largest city, Bobo-Dioulasso, has…
Bayern munich stuns real madrid in champions league thriller
Bayern Munich stuns Real Madrid with Champions League quarter-final win The Bayern Munich squad delivered a stunning performance in Madrid on Tuesday, securing a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in…
Benin’s decade of transformation: an analysis of the Talon administration (2016-2026)
A decade ago, Benin embarked on a trajectory whose profound implications were scarcely comprehended by observers. Upon assuming leadership on April 6, 2016, Patrice Talon introduced not merely a political…
Niger: extremist groups solidify their hold in filingué and Abala, raising alarms near Niamey
In Niger’s Tillabéri region, specifically within the Abala and Filingué departments, the security landscape has seen a concerning decline over the past week. Local reports and consistent accounts indicate that…