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Following his recent appointment as President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko has shed light on the underlying reasons behind his political break with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In a…
As the Tabaski celebrations approach, the government of Burkina Faso has taken a bold step by banning livestock exports—a move aimed at protecting local consumers but fraught with economic contradictions…
The political landscape in Senegal has reached a critical juncture following the abrupt dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This decisive move, announced on a…
The diplomatic landscape between Benin and Niger is undergoing a notable shift. The recent visit of an official Nigerien delegation, led by the Prime Minister, to the inauguration of Benin’s…
PSG vs Arsenal: fan zones in Île-de-France face tough security hurdles for Champions League final Île-de-France With just days remaining until the PSG vs Arsenal Champions League final on May…
The recent political turbulence in Senegal has left many wondering about the ramifications of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision to dismiss Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. With the Pastef party, led…
Senegal’s political landscape shaken as Ousmane Sonko inches closer to Assembly presidency Political observers in Dakar are closely watching as Senegal’s National Assembly prepares to vote Tuesday on the reinstatement…
The case of Joseph Figueira shines a harsh light on the covert influence operations conducted by Wagner in the Central African Republic. The Belgian-Portuguese aid worker, abducted in May 2024…
Cotonou witnessed a landmark moment on May 24, 2026, as the nation marked not only the official swearing-in of President Romuald Wadagni but also a symbolic gathering of political and…
Chad’s Minister of Public Security and Immigration, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, has issued directives on May 25, 2026, urging security forces to heighten vigilance around mosques, churches, markets, government buildings…
In a significant move reshaping Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo as the country’s new Prime Minister. The decision, announced via a…
In a decisive move reshaping the country’s political landscape, the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has appointed economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as the new Prime Minister. The announcement…