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Senegal constitutional council: can Ousmane Sonko be stripped of his assembly seat? The Constitutional Council’s deliberations on Ousmane Sonko’s parliamentary mandate have intensified political tensions across Senegal. Opposition lawmakers argue…
Senator Al Aminou Lo takes aim at outgoing PM Ousmane Sonko in primature handover During his inauguration speech, newly appointed Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo emphasized the urgency of…
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant coalition, has leveled serious allegations against the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian allies, Africa Corps,…
Residents of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are feeling the pinch after authorities closed key border crossings with Rwanda, particularly between Goma and Gisenyi. The move has…
The dawn of a new era in Beninese diplomacy Within days of assuming office as President of the Republic on May 24, Romuald Wadagni wasted no time in stamping his…
VOS RÉACTIONS – Sénégal : un nouveau gouvernement sans le PASTEF On the evening of Monday, June 1st, the newly appointed Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, announced a…
Politics Niger-Bénin border closure: economic ripple effects hit home June 2, 2026 Despite detours through Nigeria, traders and transporters report heavy financial losses as cross-border activity slows to a crawl.…
Nigerian-Béninese military alliance delivers decisive blow to insurgents In a landmark joint military operation that spanned five grueling days, Nigerian and Béninese armed forces—backed by local vigilance committees—neutralized over 500…
The formation of Senegal’s new government marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s political landscape, reflecting a deliberate shift toward collaboration between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane…
Chad Chad security minister addresses rising communal violence in senate hearing Chad’s Public Security Minister, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, provided detailed insights into escalating communal violence and insecurity during a…
PSG and Arsenal lock horns over Mateus Fernandes transfer saga Following Saturday’s dramatic UEFA Champions League final triumph over Arsenal, the Paris Saint-Germain squad is already turning its attention to…
Since taking office on 24 May 2026, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni has embarked on his maiden foreign tour, with stops in Niger and Burkina Faso. The diplomatic mission aims to…