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Benin-Niger border reopening nears after Wadagni’s diplomatic visit Breaking NewsFresh from his inauguration, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni embarked on a critical diplomatic mission to Niger and Burkina Faso, signaling a thaw in relations with Sahel Alliance nations. Following nearly three years of strained ties, the potential reopening of the Benin-Niger border now appears within reach.
The leader of Senegal’s Pastef party, Ousmane Sonko, has boldly suggested that his political movement possesses the parliamentary leverage to topple the current government through a vote of no confidence. During a recent press conference, he emphasized the numerical strength of his party in the National Assembly, signaling a potential shift in the balance of […]
Just days after securing their latest UEFA Champions League triumph, the football transfer market is abuzz with speculation surrounding a potential blockbuster deal. At the center of the commotion is Yan Diomandé, the dynamic Ivorian winger from RB Leipzig, who is set to represent Côte d’Ivoire in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United […]
Nouveau gouvernement : Ce qui fait peur à Ousmane Sonko avec Me Moussa Sarr Ousmane Sonko exprime ses réserves concernant la nomination de Me Moussa Sarr au ministère de la Justice, jugeant ce choix peu rassurant pour son parti, Pastef. Des interrogations émergent autour du nouveau Garde des Sceaux, qui pourrait être au cœur de […]
The recently appointed Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, unveiled his administration consisting of 30 ministers on Monday evening. Notably, the lineup is devoid of high-ranking figures from Pastef or individuals closely associated with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Despite holding a majority in the National Assembly, the party pointed to specific “areas of […]
Politics Alex Nguepi: «Cameroon doesn’t need tribalists. It needs builders» In a recent opinion piece, prominent Cameroonian figure Alex Nguepi argues that tribalism is being weaponized to distract from economic failures across the nation. Liliane Ndangue |June 3, 2026|3 min read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment In a bold opinion piece, […]
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has distinctly adopted a more assertive stance. Addressing his supporters and through a series of public appearances, the leader of Pastef has intensified his critiques not only against political adversaries but also against certain figures within the ruling establishment. This period of heightened activity emerges amid conflicting interpretations, both domestically […]
Algerian Prime Minister arrives in Niamey for strategic talks Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb of Algeria touched down in Niamey on Wednesday, leading a high-level delegation on an official visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The visit, authorized by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, underscores the growing momentum to strengthen partnerships in critical […]
Morocco secures prominent first seat at 81st United Nations General Assembly Morocco has been selected through a random draw to hold the inaugural seat at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to commence this September in New York. This significant diplomatic development places the North African nation in a prominent position […]
President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin concluded a landmark two-day visit to Niamey on June 2, 2026, meeting with Niger’s military leader General Abdourahamane Tiani. This high-level engagement marks a decisive turning point in relations between the two nations, which have faced political, security, and economic strains since the coup in Niamey in July 2023. Reopening […]
sonko strikes back after dismissal in Senegal Less than a week after his removal from office by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko fired back in a press conference held in Dakar. The leader of the Pastef party did not mince his words, sharply criticizing the new government led by Prime Minister […]
Less than a week after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed him from office, outgoing Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko launched a sharp counterattack. Addressing the press in Dakar, he criticized the newly formed cabinet headed by Prime Minister Al Amine Lô, calling its political legitimacy into question. “We have a government with no political foundation,” Sonko […]