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As former Senegalese president Macky Sall positioned himself for a high-profile role in global diplomacy, his aspirations collided with an unexpected obstacle. Despite 55 African nations seemingly endorsing his bid to succeed António Guterres, Togo, […]
With polls now closed across Benin following the presidential vote on April 12, 2026, one outcome is undeniable: the nation has defied dire predictions. Amid escalating instability in neighboring West African states, Cotonou delivered a […]
Nearly three months after the event, the CAN 2025 final remains a subject of intense debate. On January 18th in Rabat, Senegal initially secured a 1-0 victory against Morocco following extra time. However, on March […]
cotonou breathes calmly as benin holds its breath. since 7:00 am, beninese voters have been heading to the polls for the first round of the 2026 presidential election. this crucial vote marks the end of […]
As the clock struck 7:00 AM this morning, over 17,000 polling stations across the nation officially commenced operations. Approximately 8 million registered voters are anticipated to cast their ballots, selecting the successor to President Patrice […]
Rather than succumbing to regional anxieties, Benin is strategically transforming its security imperative into an unprecedented opportunity for national modernization. As the nation approaches the 2026 presidential elections, President Patrice Talon’s administration is championing a […]
Morocco and Mauritania deepen security alliance to counter rising Sahel threats The Morocco-Mauritania defense partnership is intensifying as Sahel instability and transnational crime escalate. Rabat and Nouakchott are prioritizing border security, counterterrorism, and organized crime […]
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, arrived in Dakar on Wednesday, nearly a month after the governing body controversially stripped Senegal of its CAN 2025 title in favor of Morocco. […]
The suspense surrounding the CAN 2025 final continues to unfold. Just two months after the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) controversially declared Morocco the African champions, Senegal has taken legal action against the decision, filing […]
A high-ranking Moroccan military delegation, led by General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, concluded a working visit to Mauritania on Tuesday. The delegation was […]
General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, concluded a high-level working visit to Mauritania this week. On Tuesday, he was received by Mauritanian President Mohamed […]
During a significant diplomatic and military engagement, General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, concluded a productive visit to Nouakchott. The delegation was received by […]