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International credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded Mali’s sovereign credit outlook from stable to negative, while retaining the Caa2 credit rating. This move underscores escalating risks in security, financing constraints…
The crisis of credibility in Burkina Faso’s administration Recent dismissals of three high-ranking civil servants—one from the Presidency, another from Water and Forests, and a third from the Ministry of…
In a span of just four days, Senegal witnessed a whirlwind of political changes that have reshaped the balance of power. On May 22, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed Prime…
Benin’s president romuald wadagni makes maiden diplomatic trip to Abuja Just eight days after his inauguration, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is embarking on his first official foreign visit on June…
Togo’s education ministry exposes and dismantles a decades-old sms-based results scheme For nearly two decades, Togo’s education system operated a covert revenue stream siphoning funds from vulnerable households through a…
The announcement of a mass eviction affecting 26,000 individuals in Niamey has ignited widespread outrage among civil society groups. By executing this sweeping operation without any accompanying measures or resettlement…
In a night of high drama in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain etched their name into football history by securing the 2026 UEFA Champions League title. The Parisians, under the guidance of…
Abidjan, 1 June 2026 — The festivities marking Mother’s Day in Aboisso took center stage in today’s newspapers, with former First Ladies Henriette Bédié and Simone Gbagbo joining current First…
Senatorial Showdown: Ousmane Sonko’s Return to National Assembly Hangs in Legal Balance Senegal’s political landscape faces fresh turbulence as Ousmane Sonko confronts a fresh legal challenge to his parliamentary seat.…
Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni to visit Côte d’Ivoire in early June Days after his inauguration, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni is set to embark on his first official foreign…
June 6, 2026, is not merely another date on the calendar—it is a declaration of defiance. For nearly six decades, Togo has operated under a rigid system of power, one…
media restrictions and power concentration in Mali under scrutiny Recent events in Mali have cast a harsh light on the delicate balance between media freedom and political control. As the…