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Bénin has marked a historic milestone in its institutional journey with the appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as aide-de-camp to President Romuald Wadagni. This groundbreaking decision, announced following the first…
Experience the electrifying atmosphere as Nice clinched their Ligue 1 survival in dramatic fashion during the second leg of the McDonald’s 2025/2026 relegation playoff, dominating Saint-Étienne with a commanding 4-1…
Politics At a critical juncture: how will Bassirou Diomaye Faye steer Senegal? May 29, 2026 This week’s political debate in Senegal has reached an unprecedented crossroads, with tensions escalating between…
On the occasion of Me Abdoulaye Wade’s 100th birthday, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, took to X to pay tribute to a man he describes as a towering…
On May 28, the United Nations Human Rights Office in Chad hosted an evaluation workshop in N’Djamena to assess the outcomes of the three-year project titled Support for Civil Society…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Niamey’s political circles, the Spanish Foreign Ministry has quietly but decisively recalled its consul in Niger. This bold decision follows the dismantling…
Bénin makes history with first female aide-de-camp to the President A groundbreaking appointment has reshaped the landscape of Bénin’s security apparatus. A seasoned officer from the Garde républicaine has been…
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has officially appointed Air Force General Bertin Bada as Advisor to the Head of State on Defense and Security matters. The decree, numbered…
The highly anticipated Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to deliver a thrilling clash of styles. As the football world gears up for this blockbuster…
The final showdown of the UEFA Champions League, featuring Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, will kick off at an unconventional 6 PM this Saturday in Budapest. Unlike previous years when matches…
Pius Adeleye China – Africa Support Group for Islam and Muslims (Jnim) In Mali’s vast goldfields, particularly in the northern regions where state presence is weak, armed jihadist factions have…
In a move that has left many bewildered, the regional governor of Kadiogo has ordered the closure of a major sunnite mosque in Ouagadougou, a decision that threatens to deepen…