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Diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Benin have reached a pivotal milestone. On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, high-level delegations from both nations convened in Cotonou to assess progress and formalize […]
Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s recent address in Ouahigouya has laid bare a deep structural fracture within Burkina Faso’s transitional authority. His blunt, aggressive rhetoric—marked by crude expressions like « fuck » and « crush without mercy […]
Moscow has appointed a new envoy to Cotonou, marking a significant change in Russia’s diplomatic representation in Bénin. President Vladimir Poutine signed a decree on July 21, 2026, officially appointing Mikhaïl Golovanov as the new […]
Bénin and Ghana back Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara The Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, met with his counterparts from Benin and Ghana to seek their support for Morocco’s territorial integrity. Benin and Ghana […]
Cameroun’s ruling party refutes claims of prolonged presidential absence The ruling party in Cameroun has dismissed allegations surrounding the President’s prolonged absence from the country, labeling such claims as juridical and political absurdity. Jacques Fame […]
File generated on Growing unease among Togolese opposition over foreign military deployments Political factions in Togo are voicing serious concerns regarding the reported presence of foreign military units in the northern part of the country. […]
international Burkina Faso president condemns centuries of arab slavery in africa In a televised address, Burkina Faso’s Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, courageously addressed the historical injustice of centuries of slavery imposed by Arab […]
Cotonou and Rabat forge stronger economic alliance through historic cooperation session The 7th Session of the Bénin-Morocco Joint Cooperation Commission wrapped up in Cotonou with groundbreaking momentum, as both nations signed a record 14 strategic […]
Chelsea Football Club has finalized the acquisition of English midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, marking the most expensive incoming transfer in Premier League history. The London-based club confirmed the deal on Tuesday evening, with […]
why Félix Tshisekedi changed course: the push for an inclusive national dialogue in DRC President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has finally given the green light to a long-awaited inclusive […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition has called for an immediate national dialogue, setting an ultimatum for President Félix Tshisekedi to convene the talks before August 15. The move comes amid growing tensions over the […]
Economic expansion in Cameroon Nigerian industrial giant Dangote targets Cameroon’s oil sector with new multi-billion investment Expanding beyond cement into oil infrastructure The Dangote Group is currently engaged in advanced negotiations to establish significant petroleum […]