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West Africa Burkina Faso and Benin strengthen cooperation on security and economic growth High-level talks in Ouagadougou focus on joint efforts against terrorism and expanding trade through key ports and infrastructure projects. Field Report June 2, 2026 — 1 min read Share The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, hosted his Beninese counterpart, Romuald […]
SECURITY INCIDENT Deadly mine explosion on Bamako-Kayes highway claims eight lives in Mali An explosive device detonated along the Bamako-Kayes highway in western Mali resulted in the tragic loss of eight civilian lives and left 42 others injured. The blast targeted a passenger bus traveling this frequently targeted corridor, according to transport officials monitoring the […]
After his removal from office and the announcement of a new cabinet omitting members of his party, PASTEF, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has broken his silence. Speaking to journalists, he delivered a string of pointed remarks about President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, while emphasizing that their differences should not be seen as a personal rift. Lack […]
The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has disclosed new details regarding his relationship with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, particularly concerning the process that led to the establishment of the new government under Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo. During a press statement this Tuesday, June 2, the former Prime Minister voiced his disapproval of what […]
Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, has shed light on the circumstances surrounding his recent removal from office. In a press conference held this Tuesday, he disclosed the details of his separation from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, putting an end to weeks of speculation. During the announcement, Sonko revealed that the initiative to end […]
The Kingdom of Morocco and the United Kingdom are joining forces to significantly boost bilateral trade and investment, leveraging the momentum from major infrastructure projects and the upcoming 2030 FIFA World Cup. This strategic partnership was highlighted during a high-level meeting in Rabat, where Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, and the UK’s […]
The Kingdom of Morocco has firmly integrated humanitarian action into its foreign policy and African cooperation framework, as outlined by the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, a senior diplomat recently emphasized during a high-level session of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AUPSC). Speaking before the AUPSC’s public debate on refugee […]
In a rare public address following his sudden removal from office, former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has shared his account of the behind-the-scenes tensions that led to his departure. The political rift, he claims, stems from fundamental differences with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye-Diakhar over the direction of the country’s governance. Speaking at a press […]
drc government struggles with policy implementation, report reveals low execution rate Presentation of the public action monitoring report published by the collective of civil society organizations, with support from Cepas Only a quarter, or 25%, of the resolutions adopted by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) during its cabinet meetings between April […]
Bénin et Niger ont mis en place un comité d'experts pour examiner les conditions de réouverture de leur frontière, qui a été fermée depuis le contexte des tensions régionales après l'événement du 26 juillet 2023 au Niger. La décision a été annoncée par le président Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, lors de sa visite d'amitié et de […]
Benin and Niger advance toward border reopening with new expert committee The strengthening partnership between Benin and Niger has taken a significant step forward. Following a working visit to Niamey by Beninese President Romuald Wadagni on June 2, 2026, both nations have established a joint expert committee tasked with evaluating the conditions for reopening their […]
Benin and Niger take decisive step toward border reopening A significant milestone in Benin-Niger relations has been reached with the establishment of an expert committee tasked with evaluating conditions for reopening the shared border within a fortnight. The announcement follows a high-level working visit to Niamey by Benin‘s head of state, where both nations reaffirmed […]