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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 […]
Across Africa, sovereign debt has reached a critical juncture. Between 2021 and 2023, debt servicing surpassed education spending for the first time. In 2024, nearly 18% of public revenues across the continent were consumed by […]
Breaking News Politics: June 3 Wednesday: Provincial Commissioner warns against public order disruptors and urges citizens to resume normal activities Health: Ebola in DRC: Kinshasa briefs diplomatic corps on outbreak progress to prevent restrictive measures […]