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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 […]
In his first official address as Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo wasted no time in setting the tone for his government’s priorities. Standing before a carefully assembled audience at the Primature, he outlined […]
Senegal’s new cabinet excludes PASTEF amid political realignment The Senegalese Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Amine Mohamed Lô, unveiled Monday evening the composition of a 30-member cabinet, notable for the exclusion of representatives from the PASTEF-Les […]
The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated armed coalition, has leveled serious allegations against the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian allies in Africa Corps of carrying out a deadly raid on […]
In a bold statement of intent, Benin’s newly inaugurated President, Romuald Wadagni, wasted no time in staking his claim on the international stage. Within days of assuming office on May 24, the leader set course […]
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 joint military operation involving Nigerian and Beninese forces has resulted in the neutralization of over 500 terrorists in the volatile border area of Babanna, within Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Conducted […]
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 […]
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 […]
PSG and Arsenal lock horns again—this time over a £97M midfielder Just days after Paris Saint-Germain edged past Arsenal in a dramatic UEFA Champions League final shootout (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), the rivalry between the […]
Across Africa, sovereign debt has reached a critical juncture. Between 2021 and 2023, debt servicing surpassed education spending for the first time. In 2024, nearly 18% of public revenues across the continent were consumed by […]
Romuald Wadagni, newly sworn in as President of Bénin, embarked on a two-city diplomatic mission this June 2nd, marking his first official foreign trip since taking office. The simultaneous visits to Niamey and Ouagadougou signal […]