Roman Wadagni’s inauguration ceremony has been relocated from the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo to the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, marking a deliberate shift from symbolic spectacle to pragmatic governance….
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Faure gnassingbé’s strategic visit to Togo’s northern front lines for operation koundjoaré
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the President of the Council and Supreme Head of the Armed Forces journeyed to the front lines of Operation Koundjoaré, situated in Togo’s far north. Amidst the…
Senegal’s public debt: economists explore alternative solutions to traditional approaches
Over the past year, Senegal’s public debt has emerged as a primary point of contention between the administration of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the Bretton Woods institutions. On Monday, May 11,…
Psg final live screening at parc des princes for champions league
football uefa champions league PSG vs Arsenal Champions League final to be screened live at Parc des Princes Following last season’s success, Paris Saint-Germain will once again host a live screening of…
Pastef reorganization under ousmane sonko ahead of 2026 congress
Major shakeup in Pastef: Ousmane Sonko restructures party leadership In anticipation of its upcoming 2026 convention, Senegal’s opposition party Pastef is undergoing a strategic internal restructuring. Led by Secretary-General Ousmane Sonko, this…
Jnihadist blockade tightens around Bamako as manantali dam comes under attack
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM)—an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group—has escalated to a new level. Over the weekend, at least a dozen buses were set ablaze…
JNIM’s expanding blockade tightens grip on Bamako and targets Mali’s energy heart
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the JNIM—a jihadist group linked to al-Qaeda—has escalated to an unprecedented level. Over the weekend, at least a dozen passenger buses were set ablaze along the…
Jnihadist blockades tighten grip around Bamako and hit Manantali dam
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group, has escalated to a critical phase. Over the weekend, at least ten passenger buses were…
Jnihadists tighten grip on Bamako as Mali’s energy heart at risk
JNIM escalates blockade, crippling Bamako’s lifelines and Mali’s power grid The jihadist coalition Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), affiliated with al-Qaeda, has intensified its economic siege on Mali, pushing the crisis…
Diomaye faye leadership under sonko’s shadow in Senegal politics
Senegal’s political landscape remains a dynamic battleground where power dynamics shift beneath the surface. At the helm of this transformation stands Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whose ascent has reshaped expectations while navigating the…
CMA CGM backs Senegal’s Ndayane port project for Atlantic trade hub
CMA CGM backs Senegal’s Ndayane port project for Atlantic trade hub During a meeting in Nairobi on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Forum, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye discussed Senegal’s ambitious…
Côte d’Ivoire champions humane migration governance at global forum
The Côte d’Ivoire solidifies its diplomatic standing by actively participating in the second session of the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Through this strategic…