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international relations Morocco secures first seat at UN general assembly’s upcoming session The United Nations General Assembly has announced that Morocco will hold the first seat during its 81st session,…
The resumption of high-level dialogue between Cotonou and Niamey signals a decisive shift in relations between Benin and Niger. On June 2, 2026, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni traveled to Niamey,…
Benin-Niger border reopening: 15 days to end years of blockade Benin Politics A historic welcome awaited Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni in Niger this past Tuesday, June 2, 2026. From the…
us sanctions key leader of M23 rebellion in DRC The United States Department of the Treasury has taken decisive action against a central figure in the M23 rebel group’s military…
In the rugged terrain of northern Côte d’Ivoire, where the Sahel’s instability casts a growing shadow, a fragile but determined barrier stands against the encroaching jihadist threat. The villagers of…
Ibrahima Konaté’s Liverpool exit creates transfer void to fill After five seasons of solid performances, Ibrahima Konaté (27) has chosen not to renew his contract with Liverpool. The French international…
UK and Morocco forge stronger strategic partnership London eyes significant expansion of economic cooperation with Rabat The recent visit by UK Minister of State for International Trade Chris Bryant to…
Morocco and UAE Strengthen Diplomatic Ties with High-Level Rabat Meeting In a significant display of bilateral cooperation, His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Ben…
One month after its implementation on May 1, 2026, China’s policy of zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries—including Côte d’Ivoire—has already reshaped trade dynamics between Africa and the…
The newly elected President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, made a brief but significant visit to Niger on Tuesday, June 2, marking his first diplomatic engagement with Niamey since the military…
Senegal’s political fracture: Diomaye and Sonko’s alliance ends in disappointment Saikou Seydi This Monday, Senegal’s new Prime Minister unveiled the government’s composition. Hours earlier, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef-Les…
Benin’s Strategic Diplomacy Takes Center Stage in Sahel In a bold display of diplomatic initiative, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni concluded a landmark visit to Niger, where he engaged in high-stakes…