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Political observers in the Bénin have been closely monitoring the unfolding events in Cotonou, where a notable transition has just taken place. Following the handover of power to Romuald Wadagni, Patrice Talon, the former head […]
Bénin Bénin: Patrice Talon takes helm of Senate with new leadership team Porto-Novo witnessed a pivotal moment for Bénin’s democratic institutions on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as senators convened to establish the first-ever Senate Bureau. […]
young Ivorian winger joins Real Madrid in record-breaking deal Real Madrid has officially announced the signing of Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé, aged 19, from RB Leipzig in a deal reportedly worth €140 million including bonuses. […]
Ryanair expands winter routes in Morocco with 17 new flights Morocco is set to welcome Ryanair’s most ambitious winter flight program to date, featuring 17 new routes—seven of which will depart from Rabat—totaling 5.3 million […]
Senegal’s donors return with new funding as Aldiouma Sow targets Ousmane Sonko’s circle Aldiouma Sow, senior advisor to the president, highlighted the significance of the 340 billion CFA francs from the World Bank and 20 […]
Under the direct guidance of the State Minister, senior officials from the Ministry of Interior conducted a rigorous mid-term assessment of public policy initiatives. From Niamey to international hubs like Moscow and Ouagadougou, Niger’s expertise […]
Kinshasa’s Institutional Power Grab Underway A landmark ruling by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Constitutional Court has handed President Félix Tshisekedi an unprecedented institutional lever. By declaring the two-term limit unconstitutional, the court has effectively […]
In 1960, Côte d’Ivoire marked its independence—a pivotal moment that planted the seeds of a nation’s sovereignty, not just politically, but across every dimension of its future. This was not an endpoint, but the beginning […]
The tide has turned against financial impropriety and delinquent payers in Niger. On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, an important financial review session took place in the elegant halls of the Presidential Palace, attended by senior […]
As Côte d’Ivoire prepares to mark its 66th year of independence on August 7, 2026, all eyes are on President Alassane Ouattara’s national address. This pivotal moment arrives amid pressing economic, social, and security challenges, […]
Senegal’s National Assembly is set to convene in a landmark extraordinary session, marking the start of the 2026-2027 legislative year. The Bureau of the Assembly has confirmed Monday at 10 AM as the opening date, […]
independent ivoirian politician Méambly Tié Évariste reflects on 66 years of nationhood Méambly Tié Évariste, former Ivorian Deputy, first President of the Guémon Regional Council, former President of the parliamentary group “Agir pour le Peuple”, […]