The bustling port of Conakry has quietly evolved into a critical transit hub for military shipments destined for Mali, with evidence suggesting a growing Russian presence in the flow of arms. Recent…
Month: June 2026
Aïssatou Diop Fall faces legal challenges over controversial remarks on Ousmane Sonko
Journalist and media executive Aïssatou Diop Fall is now under scrutiny following her appearance before the Special Cybersecurity Division (DSC) of Senegal’s national police. The convocation comes after a public prosecutor’s office…
Côte d’Ivoire: mothers day celebrations and Laurent Gbagbo’s birthday dominate headlines
Abidjan, 1 June 2026 – The celebration of Mother’s Day in Aboisso took center stage in Ivorian newspapers on Monday, highlighted by the presence of former First Ladies Henriette Bédié and Simone…
Constitutional council challenges sonko’s return to Senegal’s national assembly
Ousmane Sonko is navigating uncharted legal and political waters as a fresh challenge to his parliamentary seat emerges. A coalition of independent lawmakers has filed a petition challenging his election to the…
Benin’s president wadagni makes first official visit to Abidjan
Just days after taking office, Benin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni is set to embark on his maiden foreign official trip. The highly anticipated visit will take him to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire,…
Togo in standstill: june 6 marks a turning point in Togo’s fight for democracy
The 6th of June 2026 is not just another date on the calendar—it is a day of deliberate defiance. For nearly six decades, Togo has operated under a deeply entrenched system where…
Mali’s media crackdown and the dangers of concentrated power
In recent months, various global flashpoints, including Iran, Gaza, Russia, Venezuela, and particularly Mali, have commanded considerable media attention. Yet, a stark contradiction emerges: access to a free and independent press in…
PSG ready to make a bold move for Julian Alvarez with massive offer
With the Champions League final now behind them, Paris Saint-Germain’s leadership is gearing up to take decisive action in the pursuit of signing Julian Alvarez. The French club is reportedly preparing an…
Bénin: Romuald Wadagni unveils his presidential team structure
Bénin: Romuald Wadagni unveils his presidential team structure Bénin Politics Just eight days after taking office, President Romuald Wadagni has begun assembling his presidential team at the Republic Palace. Balancing technical expertise…
Senegal’s political divide: the deep roots of diomaye and sonko’s feud
The political landscape in Senegal has been marked by a growing rift between two prominent figures: Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko. What began as a shared vision for change has evolved…
Benin ivory coast relations strengthen with wadagni’s first official visit
Home Bénin Benin ivory coast relations strengthen with wadagni’s first official visit Bénin Politique Benin ivory coast relations strengthen with wadagni’s first official visit FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL Just days after taking office, Bénin’s…
Romuald Wadagni’s first week: charting a course for Bénin between past achievements and new directions
Barely a week into his term, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni is already making efforts to shape the executive branch. As the chosen successor to Patrice Talon, under whom he served as the…