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The strengthening ties between Benin and Niger have reached a pivotal moment. Following a working visit on June 2, 2026, to Niamey by Beninese President Romuald Wadagni, officials from both nations announced the establishment of […]
China’s bold move to eliminate import tariffs on goods from 53 African nations—including Côte d’Ivoire—has created a watershed moment in Sino-African trade relations. Since taking effect on May 1, 2026, the policy has already begun […]
On Tuesday, June 2, Romuald Wadagni, the newly elected president of Bénin, made a brief but significant visit to Niger. This marked his first trip to Niamey since the military takeover in July 2023, signaling […]
Economy Morocco-EU water plan: €348 million to tackle climate challenges This landmark partnership between Morocco and the European Union turns political commitments into concrete action to address one of the 21st century’s most pressing challenges. […]
The July 2023 coup in Niger and the subsequent imposition of sweeping regional sanctions sent shockwaves through the Cotonou-Niamey corridor, sealing borders and sparking a spiral of mutual recrimination. Yet beneath the surface of this […]
Human rights Burkina Faso shrinking civic space in Burkina Faso’s military regimes June 2, 20262 June 2026 The arrest of Imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of Burkina Faso’s main student union highlight a […]
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 […]
Ousmane Sonko calls for stronger African unity during 85th UPA session in Dakar The 85th session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (UPA) kicked off in Dakar on June 2, 2026, with […]
A communiqué from the Royal Cabinet outlines the discussions. The private visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al-Nahyane, President of the United Arab Emirates, to the Kingdom of Morocco culminated in a meeting […]
In a landmark agreement signed on May 20, 2026, at the Rénovation Palace in Libreville, Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF) CEO Anas Sefrioui and Gabon’s transitional President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema finalized a €40 million investment […]
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 […]
Romuald Wadagni, President of Bénin, landed in Niamey on Tuesday for an official visit, signaling a potential thaw in strained relations between Bénin and Niger following the military takeover in Niger last July. Upon his […]