Sonko visits Dakar cathedral ahead of popenguine 2026 pilgrimage
With the 138th edition of the Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage just around the corner, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a courtesy call to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories in…
Wagner obstructs rebel disarmament efforts in Centrafrique’s markounda
In the northern town of Markounda, Central African Republic, efforts to disarm rebels from the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC) have encountered a significant obstacle. Local sources report that…
Casemiro’s final Manchester United appearance confirmed as Inter Miami move nears
Manchester United’s interim manager, Michael Carrick, has officially announced that Casemiro will not feature in the club’s last Premier League fixture of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion. The…
Lomé’s subtle tug-of-war: France and Russia vie for influence
The Gulf of Guinea emerges as a new battleground in Franco-Russian rivalry Lomé has quietly become the latest focal point of an intense geopolitical contest between France and Russia. The…
Côte d’Ivoire backs Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan
Flags of Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco © DR Côte d’Ivoire reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity Rabat, Morocco — High-level diplomatic exchanges between Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco have resulted…
Patrice talon bids farewell to Benin after a decade of transformation
After ten years of decisive leadership, President Patrice Talon delivered a solemn farewell address to the nation of Benin, marking the end of an era defined by sweeping reforms and…
Senegal lgbt rights clash with France over new anti-homosexuality law
Tensions have escalated between Senegal and France following the adoption of a stringent anti-LGBT+ law in Dakar and the detention of a French national in early 2026. The legislative changes…
Ivory coast backs moroccan royal initiatives for africa’s growth
During a high-level meeting in Rabat, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kacou Adom, reaffirmed his country’s unwavering commitment to supporting Morocco’s royal-led initiatives aimed at accelerating Africa’s development. The…
Bénin transitions to new leadership with call to uphold national dignity
As the Bénin prepares to close a pivotal chapter in its recent political history, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, Deputy Secretary-General and government spokesperson, has broken his silence on the impending transition.…
Chad’s supreme court tightens security for Succès Masra appeal hearing
The Supreme Court in N’Djamena is under heavy guard today as units from the national defense, gendarmerie, and police forces secure the premises. Entry to the court’s compound is tightly…
Chad court begins hearing for opposition leader Succès Masra
The trial of Chadian opposition leader Succès Masra commenced today at the Supreme Court under tight security measures, with the defendant notably absent from proceedings. A robust security presence, including…
Mali opposition: Mountaga Tall’s son missing after his father’s abduction
Mali opposition: Mountaga Tall’s son missing after his father’s abduction The situation in Bamako has taken a dramatic turn with the simultaneous disappearance of prominent opposition leader and attorney Mountaga…