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A communiqué from the Royal Cabinet outlines the discussions. The private visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al-Nahyane, President of the United Arab Emirates, to the Kingdom of Morocco culminated in a meeting […]
In a landmark agreement signed on May 20, 2026, at the Rénovation Palace in Libreville, Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF) CEO Anas Sefrioui and Gabon’s transitional President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema finalized a €40 million investment […]
In a decisive move to recalibrate regional alliances, the newly inaugurated President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, has embarked on an unprecedented diplomatic mission to Niamey and Ouagadougou. This strategic tour, initiated shortly after his ascension […]
Mali — In the heart of Mali, communities face an unrelenting siege by the JNIM, where blockades have become a weapon of control. By severing vital supply routes, barring access to farmlands, and paralyzing local […]
Romuald Wadagni, President of Bénin, landed in Niamey on Tuesday for an official visit, signaling a potential thaw in strained relations between Bénin and Niger following the military takeover in Niger last July. Upon his […]
The Constitutional Council in Senegal is currently examining a high-stakes case that could determine whether opposition leader Ousmane Sonko retains his seat in the National Assembly. The legal deliberation has sparked intense debate, with lawmakers […]
Yaoundé’s military court has reached a pivotal moment in the high-profile murder trial of Martinez Zogo, a prominent Cameroonian radio host brutally killed in January 2023. On June 1, 2026, the presiding judge allowed the […]
The discourse on national sovereignty in Gabon has taken a decisive turn with the intervention of Nadia Christelle Koye. The prominent political figure has broken her silence to challenge what she terms a deliberate obfuscation […]
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 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 […]