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Patrice Talon elected senate president in Benin, full leadership unveiled Benin’s Senate has officially inaugurated its first Bureau, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of this constitutional institution. The…
Ryanair expands winter flights to Morocco with 17 new routes Ryanair is set to launch its most ambitious winter flight program to Morocco yet, adding 17 new routes including seven…
Senegal secures major funding as global partners restore confidence Aldiouma Sow, senior advisor to the President, highlighted the significance of the 340 billion CFA francs from the World Bank and…
Under the minister’s leadership, Niger’s top officials assess public action halfway through the mandate. From Moscow to Ouagadougou, national expertise is gaining international recognition. Niamey, August 6, 2026 — A…
The tide has decisively turned against financial impropriety in Niger. On August 5, 2026, a landmark financial reckoning unfolded in the presidential palace, witnessed by senior military officers of the…
As Côte d’Ivoire prepares to mark its 66th independence anniversary on August 7, 2026, all eyes are on President Alassane Ouattara’s national address. Beyond the ceremonial significance of the occasion,…
Senegal’s national assembly gears up for landmark legislative session Lawmakers are set to scrutinize key legislative proposals that could reshape governance in Senegal when the extraordinary session convenes next Monday.…
The transitional government in Burkina Faso has formally halted the importation of wheat flour, semolina, and couscous, a move it frames as a decisive step towards asserting economic sovereignty. Positioned…
New details have emerged regarding an opaque transaction: a significant stock of Nigerien uranium, managed by the Société du Patrimoine des Mines du Niger (SOPAMIN), was reportedly sold discreetly to…
The Social-Democratic Green Party (PSDV) has closely observed the recent announcement regarding the upcoming national inclusive political dialogue in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The PSDV commends the Head…
Two years after seizing power by ousting democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, ostensibly to restore national security, General Abdourahamane Tiani now confronts a stark reality that fundamentally undermines his regime’s…
Senegal’s national assembly convenes extraordinary session on august 10, 2026 In strict adherence to the institution’s internal regulations, the legislative schedule for this session is precisely defined and cannot extend…