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Benin’s pivotal 2026 election day unfolds calmly On this significant Sunday, April 12, 2026, the West African nation of Benin commenced the first round of its presidential election with a…
As of 7:00 AM this morning, over 17,000 polling stations across the entire national territory have opened their doors. Approximately 8 million eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots…
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), a prominent Al-Qaeda affiliate in the Sahel, has claimed responsibility for two separate assaults conducted within a 24-hour span in…
The body of Captain Maman Ada Sahabi, commander of the Say gendarmerie unit, remains adrift on the Niger River more than 24 hours after a deadly ambush by Jama’at Nasr…
A significant geopolitical realignment is underway in the Sahel region, as the military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger forge a novel security and political alliance while progressively disengaging…
More than a million Sudanese refugees in Chad are confronting imminent and potentially life-threatening reductions in critical aid, including food, water, shelter, healthcare, and protection services. This alarming situation has…
Patrice Motsepe, the head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), arrived in Dakar this Wednesday. His visit comes nearly a month after the controversial decision to strip Sénégal of…
The high-level military delegation from Morocco, led by Army Corps General Mohammed Berrid—Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone—concluded a productive two-day visit…
Bilateral defense ties strengthen as Moroccan delegation meets Mauritania’s leadership The strengthening of defense cooperation between Morocco and Mauritania took a significant step forward this week with a high-level military…
One week following his last public appearance, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This influential religious figure from Burkina Faso’s second-largest city, Bobo-Dioulasso, has…
Bayern Munich stuns Real Madrid with Champions League quarter-final win The Bayern Munich squad delivered a stunning performance in Madrid on Tuesday, securing a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in…
On April 6, 2026, Benin presented a truly remarkable scene. As Christian devotees marked the resurrection of Christ with vibrant Easter processions, the nation simultaneously buzzed with presidential election campaigning,…