Politics Benin: President Romuald Wadagni unveils 24-member cabinet Benin’s newly elected president, Romuald Wadagni, has announced the composition of his first government. The cabinet comprises 24 ministers, including three deputy ministers. Following his inauguration on May 24, 2026, the president moved swiftly to establish his administration. Marturin ATCHA |May 25, 2026|3 min read AAA Summarize […]
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A diplomatic overture in Cotonou: a potential thaw in Niger-Bénin relations
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 […]
Bamako’s tabaski celebrations disrupted by jihadist blockade in Mali
Mali Muslim communities in Bamako, Mali, found themselves encircled by a jihadist blockade, forcing many to spend Eid al-Adha, locally known as Tabaski, separated from their families this year. Alpha Amadou, a 40-year-old originally from Mopti in central Mali, had to forgo his annual journey home for the significant holiday. “For the first time in […]
Mali : à Bamako, la fête de Tabaski impactée par le blocus djihadiste
Mali : à Bamako, la fête de Tabaski impactée par le blocus djihadiste euronews videos lun. 25 mai 2026 à 11:48 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Encerclés par un blocus, djihadiste autour de la capitale malienne, les musulmans de Bamako ont été contraints de passer l’Aïd loin […]
Asse faces nice in ligue 1 play-off: old doubtful, tardieu returns
asse faces nice in ligue 1 play-off: old doubtful, tardieu returns AS Saint-Étienne is gearing up for a pivotal Ligue 1 play-off first leg against OGC Nice this Tuesday at Geoffroy-Guichard. Left-back Ben Old is a doubt for the crucial encounter, having sustained a hamstring injury during the play-offs against Rodez. In positive news for […]
Sénégal : limogé par Diomaye Faye, Sonko s’en va “le cœur léger”
Sénégal : limogé par Diomaye Faye, Sonko s’en va “le cœur léger” euronews videos lun. 25 mai 2026 à 9:28 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Le limogeage du Premier ministre du Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, et la dissolution de son gouvernement par le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye risque […]
Senegal’s political rift: was the faye-sonko split unavoidable?
A profound shift has occurred at the pinnacle of Senegal’s executive branch, as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This pivotal decision follows an intense period of escalating tensions that had been brewing for months within the Senegalese leadership. The duo, who ascended to power together in April 2024 under […]
Senegal political shake-up: supporters of Sonko react to prime minister’s dismissal
In the heart of Dakar, Senegal’s capital, the political landscape remains turbulent following the abrupt dismissal of the Prime Minister. The decision, announced in an official presidential statement, has left the nation’s political circles abuzz with reactions—ranging from acceptance to deep disappointment among the supporters of Ousmane Sonko. For months, tensions between the two leading […]
Bénin forms 24-member cabinet under Romuald Wadagni’s leadership
Benin has ushered in a new chapter with the inauguration of its first government under President Romuald Wadagni, sworn in on May 25, 2026. The 24-member cabinet, unveiled promptly, reflects a deliberate continuity rather than radical change. Many key positions have been entrusted to seasoned officials from the previous administration, underscoring Wadagni’s deep roots within […]
Mali faces rising tensions as Bamako accuses France of backing Azawad rebels
The Republic of Mali is currently experiencing heightened diplomatic tensions with France, following accusations from Bamako that Paris is covertly supporting the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a coalition of Tuareg separatists. The FLA launched a major offensive in late April in northern Mali, prompting Malian transitional authorities, led by General Assimi Goïta, to […]
Robertson’s premier league switch: liverpool farewell to tottenham
« Robertson quitte Liverpool et s’engage dans un transfert retentissant au sein de la Premier League » Mercato Liverpool Tottenham A. Robertson Andy Robertson is poised to continue his career in England for the upcoming season, with the seasoned left-back reportedly finalizing a personal agreement to join Tottenham Hotspur. Speculation regarding Robertson’s departure from Liverpool […]
Bénin: Romuald Wadagni sworn in as president with stability pledge
Bénin’s new president Romuald Wadagni vows to strengthen national unity Romuald Wadagni, a 49-year-old economist and former finance minister, has been sworn in as the new President of Bénin following a landslide victory in the presidential election held on April 12. He secured an overwhelming 94% of the vote, leaving his sole opponent, politician Paul […]