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In a move that has heightened anticipation across the nation, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly and leader of the ruling Pastef party, has announced a press conference scheduled…
Lagos hosts Beninese President for landmark diplomatic engagement Nigeria’s top political leadership gathered in Lagos on June 1st to welcome Romuald Wadagni, the newly elected President of Bénin, marking his…
The Royal Cabinet has released an official statement regarding a private meeting between His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al-Nahyane, President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Majesty King…
On May 20, 2026, at the Palais Rénovation in Libreville, a landmark investment agreement was signed between the CEO of Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF), Anas Sefrioui, and the President of…
Cotonou has embarked on a significant diplomatic pivot following the inauguration of President Romuald Wadagni. Within days of assuming office, the new leader initiated a high-stakes regional tour, beginning with…
Benin’s renewed commitment to ecological restoration through youth mobilization The Republic of Benin has intensified its efforts to restore forest landscapes, with the Public Primary School (EPP) Hêkandji in Tori-Bossito…
Senator Al Aminou Lo takes aim at outgoing PM Ousmane Sonko in primature handover During his inauguration speech, newly appointed Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo emphasized the urgency of…
The newly appointed Prime Minister of Senegal, Ahmadou Al Amine Mohamed Lô, has unveiled a 30-member cabinet reshuffle, notably excluding representatives from the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, despite its majority in…
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant coalition, has leveled serious allegations against the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian allies, Africa Corps,…
The dawn of a new era in Beninese diplomacy Within days of assuming office as President of the Republic on May 24, Romuald Wadagni wasted no time in stamping his…
VOS RÉACTIONS – Sénégal : un nouveau gouvernement sans le PASTEF On the evening of Monday, June 1st, the newly appointed Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, announced a…
Politics Niger-Bénin border closure: economic ripple effects hit home June 2, 2026 Despite detours through Nigeria, traders and transporters report heavy financial losses as cross-border activity slows to a crawl.…