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High-level diplomatic engagement continues to shape the evolving partnership between Niger and Algeria. Just hours after the official inauguration of a 40-megawatt power plant in Niamey, generously funded by Algiers,…
Senegal crisis: President Macky Sall urges restraint after Sonko’s arrest Info Following days of escalating violence triggered by the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko in a morality case, President…
U.S. tightens grip on armed groups in eastern DRC with fresh sanctions The U.S. State Department has unveiled fresh sanctions targeting key figures driving the ongoing insurgency in eastern Democratic…
Ouagadougou and Rome have further cemented their long-standing friendship and cooperation during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Italian Republic. The commemorative event, held on the evening of June 2,…
The diplomatic landscape in West Africa is witnessing a significant thaw, with Bénin and Niger moving decisively toward the reopening of their shared border. Less than 24 hours after a…
Strengthening Algeria-Niger relations through high-level diplomacy Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb concluded a significant meeting in Niamey with Niger’s President, General Abdourahamane Tiani, on Wednesday. The high-level discussion centered on…
Burkina Faso and Bénin forge stronger economic and security ties in Ouagadougou On June 2, 2026, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni undertook a landmark state visit to Ouagadougou, signaling a bold…
The political landscape in Sénégal has entered uncharted territory since the March 2024 inauguration of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his political mentor, Ousmane Sonko. Once inseparable allies within the…
In a landmark visit steeped in regional significance, the President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, concluded a two-day official working visit to Niamey, Niger, on June 2, 2026. The high-level encounter…
The Algerian Prime Minister, Sami Grieb, concluded a working visit to Niamey this Wednesday, marking the second time in just a few months that he has traveled to Niger. Welcomed…
On June 2, 2026, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni concluded a high-level diplomatic mission to Ouagadougou, where he engaged in strategic discussions with Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The…
Manchester United has officially confirmed the permanent departure of striker Rasmus Hojlund to Serie A side Napoli, bringing an end to his three-year stint at Old Trafford. The Danish forward,…