Residents of Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are feeling the economic pinch following the closure of border crossings with Rwanda. The decision, which has cut off trade flows between…
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President Wadagni’s swift diplomatic move to Abuja
Barely having assumed the presidency on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni wasted no time in making his international presence felt. This past Monday, June 1, the Beninese head of state embarked on…
Joint Bénin-Nigeria operation neutralizes over 500 terrorists in Babanna
A significant joint military operation, executed by Nigerian and Béninese forces, successfully neutralized more than 500 terrorists in the border region of Babanna, located within Nigeria’s Niger State. This five-day offensive, crucially…
Bordeaux clears path for Gabonese artifact return with legal maneuver
An unprecedented move in France’s restitution journey has unfolded in Bordeaux, where municipal authorities recently declined a bequest of 53 African artworks—originally slated for the Musée d’Aquitaine’s collections. This tactical refusal, enacted…
Senegal’s new government: diomaye faye and sonko’s cohabitation without pastef representation
A new government has officially been constituted in Senegal, establishing a distinct political dynamic between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko. This formation notably proceeds without direct representation from the Pastef…
Chad’s security minister addresses senate on persistent insecurity
Tchad Tchad : le ministre de la Sécurité face aux sénateurs sur l’insécurité Le ministre de la Sécurité publique du Tchad, Ali Ahmat Aghabache, a répondu aux préoccupations des sénateurs concernant la…
Psg and arsenal set for transfer battle over mateus fernandes
Just days after their intense showdown in the Champions League final, where Paris Saint-Germain triumphed over Arsenal in a nail-biting penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), the rivalry between Luis Enrique’s squad…
Benin’s president wadagni strengthens ties with Niger and Burkina Faso
Since assuming office on 24 May 2026, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni has embarked on a diplomatic mission to Niamey and Ouagadougou, marking his first official foreign visit. The tour aims…
Benin’s president wadagni makes first diplomatic trip to Niamey and Ouagadougou
Freshly inaugurated as President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni is embarking on a landmark diplomatic journey this June 2, making simultaneous visits to Niamey and Ouagadougou. This marks his inaugural overseas engagement since…
Mali’s Étienne Fabaka Sissoko on dialogue with armed groups: what’s at stake
As Mali grapples with a deepening political and security crisis, the question of engaging with armed groups such as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has moved to…
Benin minister highlights opportunities for south korean investors
SEOUL — Benin’s Foreign Affairs Minister Corinne Amori Brunet has positioned her country as Africa’s most stable gateway to West Africa’s vast market during a high-level meeting in Seoul. The minister, speaking…
Senegal’s president faye unveils new government amid ousmane sonko’s party boycott
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has unveiled a new government in Senegal, notably including several prominent figures from Pastef, the party led by former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This comes despite Sonko’s public…