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Benin appoints Claudy Siar as presidential cultural envoy The renowned media personality and former host of the iconic Couleurs Tropicales show has been tapped for a high-profile role in Benin’s cultural diplomacy. Editorial Staff |June […]
Aldiouma Sow, a key figure in the Senegal political party Pastef les Patriotes, has publicly refuted claims of a secret agreement between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. In a detailed […]
Morocco’s bold e-commerce strategy to lead Africa’s digital marketplace The Moroccan government is accelerating efforts to transform the country into a leading e-commerce hub in Africa, with a comprehensive national roadmap under development. The Ministry […]
The dust has barely settled on Ousmane Sonko’s latest public statements challenging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s leadership, when Aminata Touré, coordinator of the Diomaye Président coalition, stepped forward to address national concerns. Speaking this morning, […]
The United States has imposed targeted sanctions on high-ranking commanders of two armed groups operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since 2021. The move follows a growing pattern of violence and […]
The recent official visits by Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni to Abuja, Niamey, and Ouagadougou signal a fresh chapter in restoring and strengthening cross-border relations across West Africa. This renewed diplomatic momentum is driven by deep-rooted […]
Kinshasa Youth Group Demands Conditions for Constitutional Reform in DR Congo Politics June 3, 2026 A prominent youth organization in Kinshasa has outlined strict conditions that must be met before supporting any constitutional reform in […]
Young activists set conditions for constitutional reform in Kinshasa Young activists gathered in Kinshasa to voice their demands for constitutional reform conditions A dynamic youth movement in Kinshasa has taken center stage in the national […]
The unyielding bond between Burkina Faso and Italy shone brightly during the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Italian Republic. The Italian Embassy in Ouagadougou hosted an evening event on June 2, 2026, bringing together Burkinabè […]
The promising start to Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa export campaign, with nearly 1 million tons already sold under contracts for the 2026-27 harvest, may face disruption due to the anticipated arrival of El Niño in July, […]
The renewed momentum in economic and diplomatic relations between Benin and Niger signals a pivotal shift in West African trade dynamics. Following a high-stakes working visit by Beninese President Romuald Wadagni to Niamey on June […]
Did Modeste Mopa flee to the IMF to escape the truth? An in-depth analysis of the latest developments in the Martinez Zogo trial and the controversial transfer of a key figure to the International Monetary […]