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Half a year after the presidential vote held on October 29, 2025, a government-appointed inquiry commission broke its silence this Thursday, April 23, in Dar es Salaam. By announcing a…
Niger’s health minister outlines path to national medical independence During his appearance on RTN’s Le Grand Entretien, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, offered far more…
Gabon’s political environment experienced a sharp escalation this Wednesday as Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze was officially remanded in custody. Taken into custody on April 15, 2026, the prominent figure from Ali Bongo…
Diplomatic Tensions and Economic Dependencies in West Africa Recent statements by foreign ministers from Niger and Mali have sparked international attention. While the officials level severe accusations against neighboring West…
How a private mediation exposed Mali’s crumbling state authority The recent release of 17 hostages in Mali—facilitated by exiled opposition leader Oumar Mariko alongside fighters from the Group for the…
The Unraveling of a Fiery Panafricanist Once a vocal figure in Africa’s panafricanist circles, Kémi Séba now faces an unprecedented crisis. His arrest in South Africa and the looming threat…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…