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Nigerien officials are showing a cautious willingness to engage with the incoming administration in Bénin. Just weeks before President-elect Romuald Wadagni is set to take office, the Foreign Minister of Niger, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, hinted at a potential reconciliation between Niamey and Cotonou, following years of strained diplomatic ties. During an interview on the Nigerien […]
Côte d’Ivoire to host Africa’s first space economy expo in 2026 The first Africa Space Expo (ASPEX), a groundbreaking continental event focused on space economy and satellite technologies, will take place in Abidjan from 24 to 26 September 2026. Held at the Parc des Expositions, this initiative aims to position Côte d’Ivoire as a key […]
Le traitement chinois du tarif douanier zéro « arrive à point nommé » pour les pays africains en quête d’équité commerciale, selon un expert nigérien à la Chambre de commerce (interview) 5 mai 2026
The “Africa Forward” summit, a joint initiative by France and Kenya held in Nairobi, is currently exploring the intersection of sport and national development. This mission is a top priority for Senegal, as the nation prepares to host the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar later this year. This milestone marks the very first time […]
Togo is currently navigating an exceptionally distinctive juncture in its political trajectory. Following the Faure Gnassingbé administration’s completed institutional metamorphosis into a parliamentary Fifth Republic, a pervasive sense of exhaustion has settled within governmental circles. Amidst a rapidly reconfiguring regional diplomatic landscape and a youth population grappling with significant challenges, underlying fissures have become more […]
Mali: la population sous blocus crie famine, le gouvernement refuse de négocier avec les «terroristes» Addressing the diplomatic corps in Bamako, Mali’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, responded to calls from some local political factions for dialogue with jihadist groups controlling parts of the country. Diop unequivocally stated, «I must clarify that the government has […]
CAN U17 preparations: Aiglonnets suffer narrow loss In a crucial friendly encounter as part of their build-up for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, Mali’s national U17 team, affectionately known as the Aiglonnets, recently competed against Uganda’s U17 squad. The afternoon clash concluded with a tight 1-0 defeat for the Malian side. This important warm-up […]
The first group of three Sénégal fans who were being held in Morocco after the events of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) reached Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) in Diass this Thursday. Abdoulaye Dieng, Ibrahima Diop, and Aziz Wade touched down at 6:25 PM on a Royal Air Maroc flight, where they were greeted […]
While the people of Togo anxiously await relief from soaring living costs and persistent power outages, President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé embarked on a journey to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan. This expedition, far from being merely exotic, has stirred a sense of national bewilderment. Between veiled geopolitical maneuvers and a noticeable absence […]
The legal battle between Morocco and Senegal over the CAN 2025 has entered a pivotal phase today. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is set to submit its defense brief to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), marking a significant development in Senegal’s appeal proceedings. At the heart of this controversy lies the Confederation of […]
In a political maneuver of unprecedented scope, the Ivorian government formally announced the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) during a Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, May 6. This decision marks the end of an institution that has been central to Côte d’Ivoire’s democratic life since 2001, ushering in a period of […]
Senegal U17 team gears up for 2026 CAN challenge with tough group stage The Senegalese U17 national team is set to compete in the 2026 African Nations Cup U17, hosted by Morocco from May 13 to June 2. After their triumph in 2023, the Lionceaux are determined to reclaim their title following a quarterfinal exit […]