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The discourse on national sovereignty in Gabon has taken a decisive turn with the intervention of Nadia Christelle Koye. The prominent political figure has broken her silence to challenge what she terms a deliberate obfuscation […]
The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated armed coalition, has leveled serious allegations against the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian allies in Africa Corps of carrying out a deadly raid on […]
Politics Democratic Republic of the Congo border closure disrupts daily life in Goma and Rwanda Local correspondent June 2, 2026 The sudden closure of border crossings between Goma in eastern DRC and Rwanda’s Gisenyi has […]
In a bold statement of intent, Benin’s newly inaugurated President, Romuald Wadagni, wasted no time in staking his claim on the international stage. Within days of assuming office on May 24, the leader set course […]
In the evening of Monday, June 1st, the newly appointed Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, announced a 30-member cabinet. Notably absent from this government was the PASTEF, despite its leader, Ousmane Sonko, still […]
How the closure of the Benin-Niger border reshaped regional trade flows The prolonged closure of the Benin-Niger border following the July 26, 2023 military takeover in Niamey continues to reverberate across Niger’s economy. Months after […]
An unprecedented joint military operation involving Nigerian and Beninese forces has resulted in the neutralization of over 500 terrorists in the volatile border area of Babanna, within Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Conducted […]
An unprecedented move in the restitution of African heritage has unfolded in Bordeaux. On June 1, 2026, municipal authorities officially declined a bequest comprising 53 artworks from multiple African countries, currently held in the reserves […]
Dakar witnessed a historic political shift as Senegal’s freshly appointed administration took its first official steps, marking a new phase in the nation’s governance. This transition follows the Pastef movement’s decisive role in shaping the […]
Chad security minister addresses senate over rising violence Chad’s Minister of Public Security and Immigration, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, appeared before the Senate to address escalating security concerns raised by lawmakers. The discussion, held under […]
PSG and Arsenal lock horns again—this time over a £97M midfielder Just days after Paris Saint-Germain edged past Arsenal in a dramatic UEFA Champions League final shootout (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), the rivalry between the […]
On June 2, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin embarked on an official visit to Niamey and Ouagadougou, marking his first foreign trip since taking office on May 24 of the same year. This diplomatic […]