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Former Prime Minister and Pastef party leader, Ousmane Sonko, has shed light on the events leading to his dismissal from the government. Speaking at a press briefing, he provided his account of the circumstances surrounding […]
Goma’s economy struggles amid border closure with Rwanda Goma, a bustling city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is feeling the financial pinch as cross-border trade with Rwanda grinds to a halt. The closure […]
In a bold diplomatic move just days after his inauguration, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni has embarked on his first official foreign visit, choosing Nigeria as his destination. The trip, which began on June 1, 2026, […]
The President of the Republic of Bénin, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, arrived in Ouagadougou on Tuesday afternoon for a high-stakes visit of friendship and collaboration. Through this diplomatic engagement, the Beninese leader underscored a pressing […]
Sonko addresses nation after Senegal’s cabinet reshuffle Senegal’s political landscape shifts as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko delivers a live address following the unveiling of Prime Minister Aliou Aminou Lo’s new cabinet. The announcement marks a […]
On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Romuald Wadagni, the President of the Republic of Bénin, landed at the Ouagadougou International Airport for a landmark visit to Burkina Faso. The visit, officially described as […]
Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, has announced an upcoming press briefing scheduled for Tuesday at 5:00 PM GMT. The announcement follows a significant political development involving his […]
Gabon’s Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has confirmed plans for an official visit to France on 20 July 2026, marking another step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. The announcement, made […]
Dakar hosts pivotal pan-african parliamentary gathering Dakar is set to become the epicenter of African parliamentary diplomacy as it prepares to host the 85th session of the Executive Committee of the Pan-African Parliamentary Union on […]
The newly elected President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, received a high-profile welcome in Nigeria on June 1st as he embarked on his first official foreign trip since taking office. Arriving in Lagos, the political capital […]
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 […]
Bénin’s youth spearhead ecological commitment at 42nd national tree day in Tori-Bossito Bénin has intensified its efforts to restore forest landscapes with the launch of the 42nd National Tree Day, celebrated at the Public Primary […]