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Benin’s cabinet reshuffle sets monthly meetings to streamline governance During the first cabinet meeting of the 2026-2033 term, held on May 28, 2026, under the leadership of President Romuald Wadagni,…
Bénin has marked a historic milestone in its institutional journey with the appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as aide-de-camp to President Romuald Wadagni. This groundbreaking decision, announced following the first…
Tragic incident near ORTM headquarters leaves two dead in Bamako Two young men were fatally shot by military personnel near the headquarters of Mali’s national broadcaster, the Office de Radiodiffusion…
The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupe as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Head of State marks a historic milestone in the Republic of Benin. This unprecedented decision underscores a commitment to…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Niamey’s political circles, the Spanish Foreign Ministry has quietly but decisively recalled its consul in Niger. This bold decision follows the dismantling…
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has officially appointed Air Force General Bertin Bada as Advisor to the Head of State on Defense and Security matters. The decree, numbered…
Senegal’s debt dilemma: will Sonko’s departure ease IMF negotiations? As Senegal grapples with mounting debt challenges, the political landscape has taken a decisive turn. Recent developments suggest that the exit…
In a bid to resolve recent disputes, a high-level meeting took place in N’Djamena to address misunderstandings between judicial authorities and the Minister of Public Security and Immigration. The gathering,…
From bold declarations to financial dependency Niamey’s grand narratives of « regained sovereignty » and a definitive break with international financial institutions are now colliding with hard economic realities. While…
The unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in northern Togo The extreme northern regions of Togo are grappling with an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with over 330,000 people at risk of acute food insecurity…
Tensions at the heart of Senegal’s government spark institutional turmoil The sudden dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22nd, 2026, has plunged Senegal…
In a striking display of economic pragmatism, Burkina Faso’s transitional government is on the verge of receiving a substantial financial lifeline from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). After a rigorous…