Côte d’Ivoire hosts GIABA’s anti-money laundering technical meeting
The Côte d’Ivoire is set to host the 45th technical and plenary session of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) from May 18 to 23,…
Romuald Wadagni sworn in as Benin’s new president after Talon’s era
The inauguration ceremony began with the Constitutional Court’s official announcement of the presidential election results, delivered from the stage in solemn judicial attire. Moments later, all eyes were on Romuald…
Benin romuald wadagni sworn in as new president
Afrique Bénin: Romuald Wadagni officially sworn in as President, Patrice Talon steps down On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Romuald Wadagni was officially sworn in as the new President of the…
Kirtachi attack reveals shocking losses of military gear and personnel
The recent assault on a Nigerien National Guard outpost in Kirtachi, located in the volatile Tillabéri region, has exposed alarming vulnerabilities within the country’s defense infrastructure. An internal radio transmission,…
South Africa initiates kemi seba extradition amid diplomatic shifts
The South African government has formally initiated extradition proceedings against prominent panafrican activist Kemi Seba, marking a decisive turn in the country’s diplomatic and legal landscape. This judicial move underscores…
Senegal’s president sacks popular PM, sparking political turmoil
The political landscape in Senegal has been thrown into disarray following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision to dismiss his highly popular Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. The move marks the end…
Niger ends uranium partnership with orano with new state-owned firm
In a decisive move to reclaim control over its uranium resources, the Government of Niger has terminated its long-standing agreement with the French mining giant Orano Mining. This decision follows…
Ivorian President Ouattara returns from Kenya summit
The Ivorian Head of State, Alassane Ouattara, arrived back in Abidjan on Saturday, May 23, 2026, following his participation in the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi. At the airport,…
Diomaye Faye sacks Ousmane Sonko amid Senegal’s political turmoil
The political landscape in Senegal has taken a dramatic turn as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This decisive move has intensified concerns about…
Kaliningrad faces rising isolation as NATO tightens grip
Kaliningrad faces rising isolation as NATO tightens grip Once a formidable military bastion for Moscow in the heart of Europe, the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad now finds itself under unprecedented…
Benin presidential inauguration streamed free on mobile networks
In a groundbreaking move to foster national unity, the upcoming swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Romuald Wadagni will be broadcast live and free of charge across all mobile networks in Bénin.…
Sénégal : « problème d’autorité », « personnalité excessive », le président Diomaye Faye limoge son Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko
Le divorce est acté entre le chef de l’État sénégalais et Ousmane Sonko, plongeant le pays dans une période d’incertitude politique majeure Leurs divergences s’affichaient sur la scène publique depuis…