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Bénin Bénin presidential pardon sparks calls for national reconciliation The August 1st release of Julien Kandé Kansou, granted clemency by President Romuald Wadagni, has ignited a wave of optimism across Bénin’s political landscape. Key figures […]
Mali journalist handed one-year sentence for criticizing military rulers Breaking news. A Malian journalist has been sentenced to a year in prison, including six months with immediate effect, following remarks made during a media forum […]
Gabon has achieved a significant milestone in its external financing strategy by raising 920 million dollars on international markets, far exceeding initial expectations. While this Eurobond issuance marks the country’s most substantial return to global […]
UEFA regulations limit Côme’s Champions League squad AC Côme faces an unexpected challenge in its debut UEFA Champions League campaign: a squad size restriction imposed by UEFA regulations. The club may be forced to field […]
The recent burglary at the headquarters of the Muslims Around The World (MATW) NGO in Kpogan, Togo, has exposed a troubling pattern: the misuse of humanitarian funds as a financial escape hatch for political elites. […]
The security emergency in Niger has intensified, with the Loga department in the Dosso region emerging as a new flashpoint in the nation’s widening conflict. Since mid-July, coordinated assaults by armed groups suspected of jihadist […]
The Head of State of Cameroon, President Paul Biya, has been in Switzerland for over 56 days, sparking widespread speculation about his health and the possibility of a leadership vacuum. In response to mounting rumors […]
Bénin: local health workers’ management now under municipal control Since July 23, 2026, the administrative and financial oversight of contract-based health workers recruited for the 2025 cohort in Bénin has been transferred to the country’s […]
In a landmark decision, President Romuald Wadagni has extended clemency to an individual sentenced to two centuries of incarceration, signaling more than a mere act of grace. This move establishes a profound direction for his […]
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou in Mali struggle with precarious living Two weeks after their forced exodus from Kouakourou in central Mali, thousands of residents find themselves in dire straits, grappling with unstable living conditions. They […]
The Mégapari affair has emerged as one of the most discussed economic and judicial cases this autumn in Dakar. An estimated seven billion CFA francs, equivalent to nearly 10.7 million euros, were allegedly embezzled from […]
In a significant development, René Emmanuel Sadi, Cameroon’s Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, announced on August 2, 2026, the imminent return of President Paul Biya to the nation. No further specifics regarding his homecoming […]