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May 2026 marks a fresh disruption to the delicate equilibrium of purchasing power across West Africa. As households strive to safeguard their savings against ongoing inflationary pressures, a stark truth has emerged at fuel pumps: a significant divergence in pricing has taken root between Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin. Côte d’Ivoire: a producer’s disillusionment Following a […]
The Republic of Niger has recently taken delivery of a substantial consignment of 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer from the Russian Federation. This shipment, which arrived at the Port of Lomé before being transported inland by convoy, reflects the transitional authorities’ commitment to enhancing domestic agricultural output and ultimately achieving food self-sufficiency. A vital lifeline […]
The francophone-Béninese activist Kemi Seba remains incarcerated in South Africa following a decisive court ruling on April 29. The South African judiciary denied his defense’s arguments, upholding his continued detention. The decision was influenced by the invalidity of a diplomatic passport and the presence of two international arrest warrants issued by Bénin. The case has […]
Mali national team parts ways with coach Tom Saintfiet The Mali national football team is entering a new chapter. Coach Tom Saintfiet, who took charge in August 2024, is no longer leading the team, as confirmed by the Mali Football Federation. The decision follows a respectable run at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where […]
Belgian tactician Tom Saintfiet has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Mali national football team, as confirmed through an official announcement shared via Instagram on April 27. His departure was met with sincere appreciation from the Malian Football Federation (FEMAFOOT) and its president, Mahazou Cisset, who issued a formal statement on […]
FIFA tightens football rules ahead of 2026 World Cup The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to kick off with stricter regulations aimed at preventing extreme on-field disputes. These changes follow recent controversies in major tournaments, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. New FIFA rules to maintain match integrity […]
From the heights of CAN 2025 glory to the harsh realities of Nice’s Ligue 1 struggles, Yéhvann Diouf has navigated one of the most tumultuous seasons in football. The Senegalese goalkeeper, who once dreamed of the stars as a stargazing child in Val-de-Marne, found himself at the center of both triumph and adversity. the can […]
After years of evading accountability, the net has finally closed around Kemi Seba. His recent arrest in South Africa on immigration violations has exposed the true nature of his so-called pan-African activism: a facade concealing serious criminal allegations. The Beninese government has formally requested his extradition to face charges of terrorism and endangering state security. […]
The Oumar Mariko mediation: a humanitarian breakthrough or a sovereignty crisis? In a single photograph that went viral across Malian social media, opposition figure Oumar Mariko—currently living in exile—appears alongside 17 recently freed hostages, liberated by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), the Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group operating in the Sahel. While […]
The decision by the African Football Confederation‘s appeal jury to strip Senegal of the African Cup of Nations title following incidents in the final against Morocco on January 19 has led to another repercussion—this time from FIFA. Jean-Jacques Ndala, who officiated the match, has been notably excluded from the upcoming FIFA World Cup this summer. […]
The era of media provocation has transitioned into a period of legal accountability for Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely known as Kémi Séba. His apprehension in Johannesburg on Wednesday, April 15, marks a significant escalation in a case that Beninese authorities describe as a matter of state security. Cotonou is now calling for his […]
Beyond the mere figures and the duos vying for office, the announcement of provisional results this Sunday evening marks a significant historical juncture. With institutional calm prevailing and a palpable popular enthusiasm, Benin has once again demonstrated that its democracy now rests on an unshakeable foundation. An election defined by transparency The night of Sunday, […]