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Marième Soumaré Senegal specialist and Journalist Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Ousmane Sonko swiftly elected as Senegal’s National Assembly President amid political controversy Just days after being removed from his role as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22, Ousmane Sonko has been swiftly elected as the head of Senegal’s National Assembly. […]
Bénin’s newly inaugurated President, Romuald Wadagni, held a significant meeting with Abdoulaye Diop, Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, following the official inauguration ceremonies in Cotonou. The Malian diplomatic chief conveyed a message of congratulations and solidarity directly from General Assimi Goïta, the Transitional President of Mali. Strengthening bilateral cooperation This cordial encounter […]
Burkina Faso’s government recently implemented a significant policy shift by prohibiting cattle exports as the Tabaski festival approaches. This bold move aims to prioritize local consumer needs over established regional market dynamics. While the social intentions behind this decision may seem commendable, it concurrently introduces notable contradictions and carries substantial economic risks for the nation. […]
Niger’s temporary shift in trade policy exposes deeper regional fractures In a region already strained by geopolitical tensions, Niger’s transitional government has taken a bold, if controversial, step to redirect its trade flows—a move that has left economists and regional partners scrambling to interpret its long-term implications. A fleeting lifeline for Algerian exports The Nigerien […]
Abidjan, May 26, 2026 – Côte d’Ivoire’s national agenda is currently buzzing with several significant developments, prominently featuring a heartfelt tribute to the President of the Republic in Kabadougou, the announcement of a substantial investment for the third phase of the Baleine oil field, and the ongoing preparations for the 80th-anniversary celebration of the PDCI-RDA […]
asse vs nice: crucial ligue 1 playoff kick-off details The highly anticipated first leg of the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff sees AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) face off against OGC Nice this Tuesday evening. Football fans are eager for the clash at the legendary Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Here’s everything you need to know about the match schedule and […]
The case of Joseph Figueira exposes how Wagner, the Russian paramilitary group, weaponized the detention of a humanitarian worker in the Central African Republic to undermine Western influence. Seized in a remote area of the Mbomou prefecture on May 26, 2024, the Belgian-Portuguese citizen spent nearly two years in custody before being transferred to Lisbon […]
A notable presence at an official ceremony in Cotonou, featuring the head of Niger’s transitional government alongside the foreign ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso, signals a significant diplomatic shift within a sub-region experiencing heightened tensions. It was a scene few observers anticipated so soon on the official steps in Cotonou. For the formal event […]
Sénégal’s political scene is undergoing another significant change. Sunday saw the resignation of National Assembly President El Malick Ndiaye. This development could open the door for former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to assume leadership of the Parliament, coming just days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed him from his prime ministerial post. El Malick Ndiaye […]
BÉNIN — POLITICS Benin’s Romuald Wadagni installed as president with 94% of votes in election devoid of opposition Romuald Wadagni took the oath of office in Cotonou on May 24, 2026, marking the start of a seven-year term. The former Finance Minister under Patrice Talon pledges economic continuity while extending an olive branch to Sahel […]
Publicité A significant political shift is unfolding in Senegal, marked by the recent dismissal of Ousmane Sonko and his government by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday, May 22. This move signals a profound change in the nation’s leadership dynamics. Just two days later, on Sunday, the former Prime Minister reclaimed his parliamentary seat. Concurrently, […]
Paderborn20h00Wolfsburg first leg: 0 – 0 beIN Sports 1 compositions Paderborn – Wolfsburg live coverage Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:00 PM Bundesliga Playoff 2025-2026, Bundesliga Playoff, Second Leg Welcome to our live coverage of the decisive football encounter between Paderborn and Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga Playoff Second Leg. This critical match is set to kick […]