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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 Goma and Gisenyi, has left local businesses scrambling to adapt. The impact is most acute for small-scale traders like Jacques Safari, a hawker […]
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 his inaugural official trip abroad, flying to Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This visit represents a significant political statement. […]
Appels sur l’actualité VOS RÉACTIONS – Sénégal : un nouveau gouvernement sans le PASTEF On Monday evening, June 1st, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô unveiled the composition of Senegal’s new government. This 30-member cabinet notably excludes representatives from PASTEF, the party led by Ousmane Sonko, despite the current head of state maintaining his […]
PolitiqueNiger Bénin-Niger : les impacts de la fermeture de la frontière Mahamadou Abdoulkarim 02/06/20262 juin 2026 Malgré les stratégies de contournement mises en œuvre par le biais du Nigeria, les commerçants et les transporteurs parlent de grosses pertes monétaires et d’activités qui ralentissent. https://p.dw.com/p/5EhjI La fermeture prolongée de la frontière avec le Bénin au Niger […]
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 supported by local vigilance committees, vividly demonstrates the effectiveness of a shared security approach. While this triumph is shadowed by the loss of […]
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 on June 1, 2026, was not an act of rejection but a calculated legal strategy. Under French heritage law, public collections are inaliénable—legally […]
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 party within its ministerial ranks, signaling a specific approach to governance in the West African nation.
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 persistance de l’insécurité et des violences, en détaillant les causes et les mesures prises. Alwihda Info 02 juin 2026 — 4 min de […]
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 and Mikel Arteta’s team has shifted from the pitch to the summer transfer market. Both European giants are now reportedly targeting the same […]
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 to restore and deepen bilateral relations with the Alliance of Sahel States, a regional bloc formed by Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali following […]
The African continent’s public debt trajectory has crossed a significant threshold. Between 2021 and 2023, debt repayments on the continent, for the first time, exceeded the budgets allocated to education. In 2024, nearly 18% of African public revenues were consumed by debt servicing, a stark contrast to the 6% observed in 2010. No other global […]
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 assuming office on May 24 in Cotonou, succeeding Patrice Talon, and signals a deliberate shift toward mending strained ties with Sahelian neighbors. Rebuilding […]