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Manchester City made a significant squad rotation for their final Premier League clash against Aston Villa, deliberately excluding Erling Haaland from the starting lineup as Pep Guardiola prepared to bid farewell to the Etihad Stadium. […]
The solemn inauguration ceremony began with the constitutional court declaring Romuald Wadagni the official winner of the presidential election. Dressed in a dark suit and blue tie, he stood before the assembled dignitaries and raised […]
West Africa Insights Bénin marks peaceful political transition with new president By Editor-in-chief May 24, 2026 78 No comments Cotonou, Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Bénin has delivered one of Africa’s most compelling political moments […]
Afrique Bénin: Romuald Wadagni officially sworn in as president following Patrice Talon On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Romuald Wadagni was officially sworn in as the new President of the Republic of Bénin, marking a pivotal […]
Senegalese supporters released after Morocco prison sentence return home A group of Senegalese supporters imprisoned following violent clashes during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat were pardoned by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI […]
Tchad’s highest court upholds Succès Masra’s conviction Chad’s Supreme Court delivered a final ruling on May 21, rejecting the appeal of former Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra, thereby cementing his 20-year prison sentence. […]
From Buenos Aires to London: Romero’s unexpected return Tottenham defender Cristian Romero is back in England ahead of a high-stakes Premier League clash against Everton, reversing his initial decision to stay in Argentina during the […]
Behind the classified report from Kirtachi Following the devastating assault on the Niger National Guard (GNN) in Kirtachi, Tillabéri region, a classified radio transmission from May 22, 2026, has exposed the true extent of the […]
The Government of South Africa has formally launched extradition proceedings against prominent panafrican activist Kemi Seba. This judicial decision carries implications that extend far beyond national borders, signaling a deliberate shift in Pretoria’s diplomatic strategy. […]
Romuald Wadagni, set to turn 50 next month, has officially begun his seven-year mandate, pledging continuity in governance and reform. His inauguration unfolded at dawn in Cotonou’s presidential palace, where he took the oath of […]
Ivorian Head of State Alassane Ouattara has returned to Abidjan following a high-level diplomatic mission to Nairobi, Kenya. The President touched down in the economic capital on the evening of May 23, 2026, wrapping up […]
West Ham sealed a commanding 3-0 triumph over Leeds United on the final day of the Premier League 2025-2026 season, delivering a statement performance in a match brimming with intensity. The victory, achieved on Sunday, […]