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Economy Morocco-EU water plan: €348 million to tackle climate challenges This landmark partnership between Morocco and the European Union turns political commitments into concrete action to address one of the 21st century’s most pressing challenges. […]
The political landscape in Senegal has shifted dramatically with the abrupt end of the Diomaye-Sonko alliance, leaving a trail of confusion among the nation’s youth. Students at universities across Dakar express deep disappointment over the […]
Former Prime Minister and Pastef party leader, Ousmane Sonko, has shed light on the events leading to his dismissal from the government. Speaking at a press briefing, he provided his account of the circumstances surrounding […]
The July 2023 coup in Niger and the subsequent imposition of sweeping regional sanctions sent shockwaves through the Cotonou-Niamey corridor, sealing borders and sparking a spiral of mutual recrimination. Yet beneath the surface of this […]
Opposition challenges Sonko’s parliamentary reinstatement before the judges A group of opposition lawmakers has taken legal action against Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement as a deputy and subsequent election as President of the National Assembly. In a […]
Following the announcement of Senegal’s freshly appointed cabinet, political figures are already making their voices heard. Among them, Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition leader, took the floor to address journalists, delivering remarks that have since […]
Goma’s economy struggles amid border closure with Rwanda Goma, a bustling city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is feeling the financial pinch as cross-border trade with Rwanda grinds to a halt. The closure […]
In a bold diplomatic move just days after his inauguration, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni has embarked on his first official foreign visit, choosing Nigeria as his destination. The trip, which began on June 1, 2026, […]
Human rights Burkina Faso shrinking civic space in Burkina Faso’s military regimes June 2, 20262 June 2026 The arrest of Imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of Burkina Faso’s main student union highlight a […]
Burkina Faso’s civic space: a tightening grip under military rule In recent weeks, Burkina Faso has witnessed a series of troubling developments that signal a rapid erosion of civic freedoms. The arrest of prominent imam […]
The leader of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, Ousmane Sonko, is set to address the media today at 5:00 PM at the Serigne Abass Sall Residence, directly across from the Police Academy. This high-profile press briefing follows the […]
The President of the Republic of Bénin, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, arrived in Ouagadougou on Tuesday afternoon for a high-stakes visit of friendship and collaboration. Through this diplomatic engagement, the Beninese leader underscored a pressing […]