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Senegal. Constitutional Council dismisses opposition challenge to Sonko’s return to parliament The Senegalese Constitutional Council ruled on June 17 that it had no jurisdiction to review a legal challenge filed…
Elye Wahi questioned by French police over Ligue 1 controversy La Rédaction 17 June 2026 17:51 Share Share Copy Just days before his departure for the World Cup, Ivorian striker…
Established by Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities as a symbol of national reconstruction and renewed sovereignty, the Faso Mêbo agency—launched under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré—has become the focal point…
Banjul, 17 June 2026 — Regional and national stakeholders in Gambia gathered for a pivotal three-day seminar aimed at fortifying West Africa’s competitive landscape amid rapid digital transformation and expanding…
The escalating terrorist threat in the Sahel has compelled Abidjan to prioritize collective action. With attacks intensifying across Mali and Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire has issued a bold call for…
Breaking barriers: West African nations unite in Cotonou to enforce ECOWAS court decisions From June 17 to 19, 2026, Cotonou, Benin’s bustling economic hub, plays host to a pivotal gathering…
In a significant shift within Senegal’s political sphere, a prominent local leader has severed ties with the Pastef movement. Ibrahima Diam Sow, long-standing coordinator of Pastef in Podor and president…
In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the government of Bénin has implemented a sweeping ban on skin-lightening products across the nation. Effective since May 5, the prohibition targets…
A routine border check in northern Benin has led to a significant interception, underscoring the country’s ongoing efforts to curb irregular migration flows. On June 16, 2026, shortly after 8:30…
The Beninese healthcare system has entered a new era. In critical medical situations, financial barriers are now secondary to the imperative of saving lives. Health authorities have implemented an immediate…
At the helm of a high-powered government delegation, Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine arrived in Tripoli on Monday, June 15, 2026, for an official visit aimed at deepening…
The political landscape in Togo has grown increasingly volatile following recent declarations attributed to groups identified as loyalist militias or paramilitary elements. In audio recordings and social media posts, individuals…