Diplomacy how Benin’s president wadagni’s Nigeria visit strengthens ECOWAS unity
The newly elected President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, wasted no time asserting his diplomatic vision. Just a week after his inauguration on 24 May 2026, he embarked on his first…
Mali’s economic outlook darkens amid mounting challenges
International credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded Mali’s sovereign credit outlook from stable to negative, while retaining the Caa2 credit rating. This move underscores escalating risks in security, financing constraints…
Fake degrees plague Burkina Faso’s civil service
The crisis of credibility in Burkina Faso’s administration Recent dismissals of three high-ranking civil servants—one from the Presidency, another from Water and Forests, and a third from the Ministry of…
Sénégal political shift raises questions about imf alignment
In a span of just four days, Senegal witnessed a whirlwind of political changes that have reshaped the balance of power. On May 22, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed Prime…
Benin president romuald wadagni’s first foreign visit to Abuja
Benin’s president romuald wadagni makes maiden diplomatic trip to Abuja Just eight days after his inauguration, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is embarking on his first official foreign visit on June…
Togo ends sms results scam after decades of financial drain
Togo’s education ministry exposes and dismantles a decades-old sms-based results scheme For nearly two decades, Togo’s education system operated a covert revenue stream siphoning funds from vulnerable households through a…
Togo’s dynastic rule: how the Gnassingbé family has locked power for half a century
The Republic of Togo stands out in Africa for a dubious distinction: it has hosted the continent’s longest-running political dynasty. For 38 years, Gnassingbé Eyadéma governed with an iron fist,…
Psg set to complete first transfer of summer 2025
The 2025-2026 season concluded in spectacular fashion for Paris Saint-Germain, as the club secured back-to-back Champions League titles with a dramatic victory over Arsenal in the final (1-1, 4-3 on…
Senne Lammens named Premier League transfer of the season
Senne Lammens named Premier League transfer of the season The Belgian goalkeeper’s standout performances have earned him top honors in England. Senne Lammens has been crowned the Premier League’s transfer…
Forcible evictions in Niamey leave thousands destitute
The announcement of a mass eviction affecting 26,000 individuals in Niamey has ignited widespread outrage among civil society groups. By executing this sweeping operation without any accompanying measures or resettlement…
Burkina Faso: does Traoré’s regime face collapse after Yabré’s detention?
The Burkina Faso transition government under Captain Ibrahim Traoré has reached a critical juncture. Once hailed by supporters as a reformist leader, the military head of state now governs with…
Psg claims historic european double in 2026 champions league final
In a night of high drama in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain etched their name into football history by securing the 2026 UEFA Champions League title. The Parisians, under the guidance of…