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Amidst significant geopolitical shifts across West Africa, Bénin is embracing a pragmatic and assertive diplomatic approach. Recently, the Béninese ambassador to Russia engaged with authorities in Saint-Pétersbourg to invigorate bilateral cooperation across vital sectors such […]
RDC : comment un officier expulsé a paralysé le mécanisme de vérification du cessez-le-feu? The Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (MCVE+), established approximately four months ago in Montreux with the crucial mandate of overseeing the ceasefire […]
World Bank’s Ousmane Diagana visits Senegal to strengthen economic partnership Senegal is advancing its economic transformation agenda with clear goals in industrialization, job creation, infrastructure development, and investment mobilization. This high-level engagement comes as the […]
Bénin senate gears up for historic leadership vote thursday As the Bénin transitions into a bicameral system, a pivotal moment awaits. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the 25 members of the newly established Senate will […]
Un mémorandum confidentiel de l’AIEA datant de 2009 révélait que l’uranium congolais partait vers la Chine via les exportations de cobalt. Quinze ans plus tard, aucune mesure diplomatique n’a été prise. Entre 2000 et 2024, […]
Crise de Ceuta : l’Espagne appelle ses alliés à ne pas blâmer le Maroc L’UE intensifie la lutte contre la désinformation au lieu de s’opposer à Rabat Politique Eddy Wax / Elisa Braun / Björn […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has significantly reinforced its diplomatic strategy concerning the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During the recent ordinary summit held in Lungi, Sierra Leone, West African heads of […]
Gabon’s extractive industries encountered a mixed start to 2026. Overall sector activity experienced a 2.9% contraction, primarily due to a downturn in hydrocarbons. In contrast, the manganese segment continued its upward trajectory, demonstrating robust growth. […]
Union Saint-Gilloise battled Bodo/Glimt to a thrilling 3-3 draw in their Champions League third qualifying round match on Tuesday in Belgium, notably conceding three goals from set-pieces. The Brussels-based club, Union Saint-Gilloise, played out an […]
The Sénégal has long been viewed as a beacon of economic opportunity in West Africa, yet recent figures reveal a stark reality: foreign direct investments (FDI) plummeted to just $37 million in 2025—a dramatic drop […]
Match en direct Direct Date : 04/08/2026 Horaire : 20h00 Stade : epet ARENA Arbitre : M. Gözübüyük (PBS) Sparta Prague (62′) M. Ryneš (68′) J. Mercado 90’ Ligue des champions 2–1 Lyon (45′) M. […]
From Spiritual Guidance to Political Leverage The Senegalese landscape, where secular governance coexists with deep-rooted Sufi traditions, is witnessing a fascinating intersection of faith and public policy. Political figures are increasingly invoking the legacy of […]