In a groundbreaking initiative ahead of the official swearing-in of President-elect Romuald Wadagni, the government has implemented a revolutionary digital inclusion measure for the upcoming republican ceremony. For the first time in Bénin’s history, the entire presidential inauguration event—scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou—will be streamed live and […]
The Senegalese government has firmly outlined its stance on public debt management. During a high-level meeting in Dakar, El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly, categorically dismissed any possibility of restructuring the country’s debt. Instead, he advocated for a sovereign approach, relying on internal adjustments rather than negotiations with international creditors. This position aligns […]
Mali blocus JNIM: Amnesty warns of dire impact on civilians in Bamako The capital of Mali, Bamako, has been under a blockade imposed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) since April 30. This week, Amnesty International issued an urgent call for the armed group to lift restrictions that are severely […]