Benin and Niger take decisive step toward border reopening A significant milestone in Benin-Niger relations has been reached with the establishment of an expert committee tasked with evaluating conditions for reopening the…
Month: June 2026
Benin Niger border reopening committee formed after high-level talks
Benin and Niger advance toward border reopening with new expert committee The strengthening partnership between Benin and Niger has taken a significant step forward. Following a working visit to Niamey by Beninese…
Bénin-Niger : un Comité D’Experts pour la Réouverture de la Frontière
Bénin et Niger ont mis en place un comité d'experts pour examiner les conditions de réouverture de leur frontière, qui a été fermée depuis le contexte des tensions régionales après l'événement du…
Côte d’Ivoire taps into China’s zero tariff policy for economic boost
When China announced its zero tariff policy for goods from 53 African nations, including Côte d’Ivoire, it marked a groundbreaking shift in Sino-African economic relations. Since taking effect on May 1, 2026,…
Benin’s president visits Niger to restore strained relations after military takeover
The newly elected President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, made a brief but significant visit to Niger on Tuesday, June 2, marking his first trip to the neighboring country since a military regime…
Senegal’s political landscape reshaped: the diomaye faye and ousmane sonko divide
In Senegal, the diomaye-sonko political rift remains a mystery Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. For some, an inevitable separation Minutes before his class, Mamadou Bah, a…
Constitutional reform in DRC: isidore kwandja suggests three-party system to streamline politics
As the conversation surrounding the potential revision or complete overhaul of the current Constitution in the Democratic Republic of Congo gains momentum, one fact has become undeniable: our existing democratic framework is…
Bénin and Niger ease tensions with high-level visits
Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni concluded a brief but significant working visit to Niger on Tuesday, marking a step toward mending strained relations between the two nations. The presidential delegation departed Niamey in…
Morocco unveils €348 million EU-backed water plan to fight climate change
Economy Morocco unveils €348 million EU-backed water plan to fight climate change A landmark partnership between Morocco and the European Union is turning political commitments into concrete action to tackle one of…
Senegal’s political split leaves students divided
In Dakar, the political landscape of Senegal is witnessing a sharp turn as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko sever their alliance, leaving many young supporters in a…
Sonko exposes details behind his resignation from Senegal’s prime minister role
Senegal’s ex-PM Ousmane Sonko reveals behind-the-scenes of his exit from power In a revealing public address, Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, has shared intimate details about…
Bénin’s patient diplomacy: forging a path to reconciliation with the Sahel
The relationship between Cotonou and Niamey plunged into a severe crisis following the July 2023 coup d’état in Niger and the subsequent imposition of stringent regional sanctions. This period was marked by…