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Ouagadougou and Belgrade are taking concrete steps to strengthen their bilateral relationship, with a focus on defense, security, and professional training. A high-level delegation of Serbian lawmakers, led by Slavenko Ristic, President of the Defense […]
The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko by Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 23, 2026, wasn’t a clash of egos but a collision of fundamentally opposing economic visions. Two years after the April 2024 political shift that […]
Senegal’s economic divide: Sonko vs Faye’s conflicting visions Chérif Salif Sy The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 23, 2026, marks the collapse of an uneasy alliance rather than a […]
Chad’s health minister initiates critical polio vaccination campaign alongside vitamin A supplementation and deworming The campaign, launched by Dr. Abdelmadjid Abderahim, Minister of Public Health and Prevention, targets over 6.4 million children under five years […]
Activist Nassirou Bodo jailed after criticizing Niger’s transitional authorities Nassirou Bodo has been remanded in custody at Niamey’s central prison following his appearance before prosecutors on Wednesday evening, local sources confirmed. Civil society leader Kaka […]
The Groupement des Écoles Militaires Interarmées (GEMIA) in N’Djamena recently hosted a momentous event celebrating the graduation of its sixth cohort of Enfants de Troupe, alongside an awards ceremony recognizing academic and leadership excellence. High-ranking […]
Bradley Barcola’s rise at Paris Saint-Germain has been meteoric, capped by yet another Champions League triumph this season. Yet, as the dust settles on European football’s grandest stage, whispers in the corridors of power suggest […]
Economy Mobile phone taxes: Cameroon’s digital ambition faces self-sabotage Every nation that has successfully navigated a digital transition prioritized connecting citizens first, lowering technology access costs, and fostering an inclusive digital economy. Cameroon, however, is […]
Benin and Togo redefine cooperation with fresh diplomatic initiative Leading officials in Benin have described the June 3rd visit as a «goodwill and working mission» within the scope of the new President’s inaugural regional tour. […]
IMF flags fiscal dominance risks in Morocco’s monetary policy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published findings from a comprehensive study examining the independence of central banks across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, […]
The future of social media in Gabon took center stage at a major international conference on digital regulation. From June 1-3, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Germain Ngoyo Moussavou, President of the High Authority for […]
The Republic of Bénin has just etched its name in gold within the international public administration hall of fame. The latest findings from the Open Budget Survey have propelled the nation to the apex of […]