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The Algerian Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, landed in Niamey on Wednesday for an official visit centered on deepening cooperation between Algeria and Niger. Ordered by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the…
Diplomatic breakthrough between Bénin and Niger hinges on three critical fronts A landmark meeting convened on June 2, 2026, in Niamey between Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni and Niger’s transitional leader…
Dakar — A week after his dismissal from office, former Prime Minister and Pastef leader Ousmane Sonko has launched a sharp counterattack against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Addressing the press…
Gabon’s prominent opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze, held a press conference at the Tahiti Hotel in Libreville just one day after the presidential election. The event drew significant attention…
The Ivorian government is taking decisive steps to modernize the digital advertising sector, positioning it as a key driver for economic development. Speaking at the ‘Tout savoir sur’ (TSS) forum…
Abidjan, June 2026 — National headlines this week are dominated by pressing socio-economic issues, including the second annual dialogue of the Child Protection Partnership (CPC) and the unveiling of the…
Diplomatic reset: Bénin’s president seeks to rebuild ties with regional neighbors The newly elected President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, has launched an intensive diplomatic outreach across West Africa. Following high-level…
Major restructuring in Benin’s intelligence services The Republic of Benin has launched a sweeping reform of its intelligence apparatus with the establishment of the Direction générale des services (DGS), replacing…
Togo celebrates top legal talents at OHADA’s 17th International Geniuses in Bud Competition The Auditorium of the University of Lomé became the epicenter of legal excellence on May 30, 2026,…
Senegal political dialogue: Sonko reaches out to President Faye Breaking news. Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and now President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has called for urgent political dialogue with…
In 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) faces a troubling fiscal paradox: despite steady growth in tax revenue, public spending is expanding at an even faster pace, deepening…
Senegal’s political landscape is shifting as the newly appointed cabinet, led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, faces criticism for excluding key figures from the Pastef party. The…