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Morocco’s high-ranking military delegation, led by General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, concluded a productive two-day working visit to Mauritania on Tuesday. General Berrid […]
A decade ago, Benin embarked on a trajectory whose full implications were perhaps not entirely apprehended by observers at the time. Upon assuming office at the Marina on April 6, 2016, Patrice Talon did not […]
On Monday, April 6, 2026, Benin presented a truly remarkable sight. As Christian devotees joyfully observed the resurrection of Christ with vibrant Easter processions, the nation simultaneously pulsated with the energy of a presidential election […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made a controversial move three weeks ago by revoking the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosting rights from Senegal, effectively awarding them to Morocco due to incidents during […]
Mauritanian authorities crack down on food price hikes amid regional instability As the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict threaten global food prices, Mauritania has taken proactive steps to prevent a similar crisis at […]
As global markets reel from the economic shockwaves of the Middle East conflict, Mauritania has taken proactive steps to shield its population from soaring food prices. Authorities have rolled out a sweeping price monitoring initiative, […]
In response to the economic repercussions of the Middle East conflict, particularly the surge in food prices, Mauritanian authorities have initiated a comprehensive nationwide campaign aimed at price regulation. The primary objective of this government […]
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Mauritania has taken swift action to curb rising food prices that could disrupt local markets. Government authorities have rolled out sweeping price control measures targeting essential food items […]
As tensions in the Middle East drive up global food prices, Mauritania’s government has launched a sweeping crackdown to prevent price gouging on essential goods. Authorities are deploying inspection teams across Nouakchott and other regions […]
In a striking statement broadcast on national television, Burkina Faso’s transitional military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, declared that the nation must abandon its pursuit of democracy, asserting it is “not for us.” The remarks, made […]
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s military leader since 2022, has declared that the nation must abandon democracy, calling it an unsuitable system for the country. In a nationally televised address on Thursday evening, he argued […]
Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy as path forward Article Information Temps de lecture: 5 min The people of Burkina Faso must “forget about democracy,” declared the country’s military leader during a televised address. Captain […]