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Tchad inches closer to single-party rule amid opposition crackdown The Tchadian authorities have taken another decisive step toward silencing dissent, with eight opposition leaders sentenced to eight years in prison…
Close ties between Morocco and the United Arab Emirates stand out as a shining example of strategic cooperation, built on deep historical bonds forged by the late King Hassan II…
A high-level delegation, including the National Coordinator of Niger’s Integrated Water Security Platform (PISEN), Mr. Zibo Zakara, the World Bank Project Manager, Mr. Mohamed Nanzoul, and officials from the Niger…
In Côte d’Ivoire, the autonomous district of Abidjan has intensified its clearance operations, most recently razing the Zimbabwe neighborhood in Vridi-3. The demolition, which began on June 2, targeted a…
The meteoric rise of Ivorian winger Bazoumana Touré is creating headlines across European football. Newcastle United has entered into direct negotiations with TSG Hoffenheim to secure the 19-year-old’s signature, marking…
On June 2, 2026, the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, held a working session at the Koulouba Palace with his Beninese counterpart, Romuald Wadagni, who was in Ouagadougou…
Gabonese head of state Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has confirmed he will embark on an official state visit to France on July 20th, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations.…
Gabon court denies release of opposition figure Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze Gabon’s judicial system has once again sided with authorities, keeping prominent opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze behind bars after rejecting his procedural…
Tensions between Senegal’s political leadership and key figures in the ruling coalition have intensified following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s unexpected proposal to Ousmane Sonko. The former Prime Minister revealed exclusive…
Just days after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarked on a diplomatic mission to Niamey, marking a significant shift in relations between Bénin and Niger. The visit, the first…
Senegal’s political landscape is seeing early signs of tension following the announcement of the new government’s ministerial lineup. A particularly contentious appointment has emerged at the Ministry of Justice, where…
Just hours after the unveiling of Senegal’s fresh 30-member government by newly appointed Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, the nation’s political landscape is already facing questions. The absence…