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Reporters Without Borders press freedom digital threats Burkina Faso news Allegations of a coordinated digital campaign against media professionals Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has leveled serious accusations against Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, […]
The official state visit of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui to France concluded last evening, culminating a day packed with diplomatic engagements in Paris. The final leg of the visit took him to the Luxembourg […]
Niamey — High diplomatic engagement is unfolding in the Nigerien capital this week as a high-profile South African delegation engages in pivotal discussions with local authorities. At the heart of these exchanges: deepening bilateral cooperation […]
22 July 2026 Paul Biya’s extended absence fuels growing frustrations in Cameroon The initially announced “brief private stay in Europe” has stretched into an unprecedented absence. Since departing Cameroon on 7 June 2026 alongside his […]
Diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Benin have reached a pivotal milestone. On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, high-level delegations from both nations convened in Cotonou to assess progress and formalize […]
Moscow has appointed a new envoy to Cotonou, marking a significant change in Russia’s diplomatic representation in Bénin. President Vladimir Poutine signed a decree on July 21, 2026, officially appointing Mikhaïl Golovanov as the new […]
Bénin and Ghana back Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara The Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, met with his counterparts from Benin and Ghana to seek their support for Morocco’s territorial integrity. Benin and Ghana […]
The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have jointly submitted a bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), positioning the initiative as a symbol of unity among the Sahel Alliance states. […]
international Burkina Faso president condemns centuries of arab slavery in africa In a televised address, Burkina Faso’s Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, courageously addressed the historical injustice of centuries of slavery imposed by Arab […]
Investigations by multiple sources reveal a growing role for Morocco in facilitating the covert transportation of Russian oil products to markets closed off by Western sanctions since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The North African […]
Football Champions League Mjällby secures historic first Champions League victory Swedish champions Mjällby AIF delivered a commanding debut in European competition with a 3-0 thrashing of Gibraltar’s Lincoln Red Imps in the Champions League second […]
The Republic of Benin and the Kingdom of Morocco have expressed their satisfaction with the progress of their bilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting in Cotonou. Both nations have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening and […]