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politics Burkina Faso challenges Nigeria on Sahel security claims Following Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s remarks linking the country’s insecurity to the situations in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, Ouagadougou has issued an official response. […]
Following a hiatus of several weeks for the Grand Magal de Touba celebrations, Ousmane Sonko, the leader of Pastef, has recommenced his vigorous membership card sales campaign. The initiative, initially inaugurated in Touba during the […]
Recent political discourse in Senegal has been marked by swirling speculation regarding the duration of the Senegal presidential term. With President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the helm, and his predecessor Macky Sall still a prominent […]
Officials from Bénin’s Ministry of Interior and Public Security, alongside key stakeholders in the expenditure chain, convened in Cotonou from August 4 to 6, 2026. The crucial gathering aimed to scrutinize the advancement of the […]
Political tensions escalate in Saint-Louis as allies accuse each other of betrayal In a sharp televised exchange, Modou Mbène Guèye, coordinator of Pastef in Saint-Louis, fired back at Abba Mbaye, a former deputy, accusing him […]
In a significant political development, former Béninese President Patrice Talon has been chosen to preside over the nation’s inaugural Senate. The election took place on Thursday, August 6, marking a pivotal moment for Bénin’s recently […]
Senegal influencers sentenced to prison for criticizing the president Three Senegalese social media personalities, once aligned with the former ruling party Pastef, have been handed firm prison sentences following the publication of a controversial video […]
During an official visit to Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon’s Head of State, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, conducted an extensive field tour on August 6, 2026, across key infrastructure sites in Abidjan. The visit aimed to […]
With oil output steadily declining, Gabon is shifting its economic strategy toward mining to fuel growth and reduce reliance on hydrocarbons. The government plans to open eight new mines by 2030, tapping into the country’s […]
The National Council of Education (CNE) convened its third consultative assembly in Cotonou from August 5 to 7, 2026. This crucial gathering focused intently on advancing scientific and technological fields within the nation’s educational framework. […]
first prisoner exchange in dr Congo peace talks with m23 rebels breaking news. The Congolese government has handed over 15 prisoners to the M23 rebel group, marking the first such exchange since the prisoner swap […]
Accueil Dernières dépêches Congolese authorities have handed over 15 detainees to the M23 anti-government group, which operates in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC). This action represents a long-anticipated initial step within the ongoing […]