Progress of AES passport issuance in west africa
where does the AES passport issuance process stand in the west african region? The AES passport project, launched within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), aims to replace the Cédéao…
Bénin: new intake of supervised education officers ready to serve
Benin’s child protection services are gaining new operational capacity. On Friday, April 17, 2026, the School of Training for Judicial Professions (EFPJ) in Abomey-Calavi hosted the official graduation ceremony for…
FIFA sanctions referee after controversial Afcon final
The African Football Confederation stripped Senegal of its Afcon title a month ago due to incidents during the final against Morocco on January 19. Now, the FIFA has taken further…
Senegal-Morocco: latest updates on the controversial can final
The highly contentious Africa Cup of Nations final, played on January 18th between Morocco and Senegal, continues to be a major talking point. Initially awarded to the Lions of Teranga,…
Benin: a new chapter of political unity as Boni Yayi backs Wadagni
In a political climate often defined by friction, Benin has recently demonstrated a remarkable display of institutional maturity. Former President Thomas Boni Yayi, a central figure in the nation’s public…
Investor sentiment and market dynamics following the election of romuald wadagni in benin
The ascension of Romuald Wadagni to the presidency signifies a transformative era for the financial landscape in Cotonou. As the nation balances the continuation of established reforms with the prospect…
Benin’s 63.55% voter turnout signals a powerful democratic revival
The recent presidential election in Benin has reached a historic milestone. With the Constitutional Court officially certifying the results from the April 12 vote, the final participation rate stands at…
Champions League: Bayern Munich prevails in high-scoring clash while Arsenal is held to a draw
The Champions League fixtures on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, provided a remarkable study in contrasts, ranging from a high-octane offensive display in Munich to a disciplined tactical stalemate in London.…
Burkina faso: GSIM claims takeover of military base in Gorbla
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Northern region of Burkina Faso was once again the site of violent confrontations. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) announced,…
New social media rules in gabon ban pseudonyms and require real identity
Gabon’s latest social media regulations have sparked intense debate across the country. The controversy surrounds a recently published ordinance aimed at governing online interactions, which only surfaced publicly in the…
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: the democrats party extends congratulations and outlines key recommendations
In a formal communication dated April 14, 2026, the opposition political entity, « Les Démocrates », conveyed its official felicitations to the newly elected duo, Romuald Wadagni and Mariam Chabi…
Martin ziguélé’s stark assessment of central african republic’s political and economic challenges
Emerging into the public discourse more than two weeks following the inauguration of Faustin Archange Touadéra, an event that heralded the Seventh Republic, Martin Ziguélé, a former head of government…