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As the countdown to CAN 2025 begins, Moroccan football enthusiasts are united behind a single, uncompromising goal: victory at all costs. The Atlas Lions, longing for continental glory since 1976, now have the chance to […]
The National Anti-Corruption Week for 2025 in Mali officially commenced on December 9, 2025, in Bamako, launched by the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Mamoudou Kassogué. This significant annual event, designed to raise public […]
Fada N’Gourma – While poliomyelitis remains a formidable threat, it is entirely preventable through immunization. In Burkina Faso, a growing movement of mothers is taking a stand, dedicated to shielding their children from diseases that […]
Jihadist militant groups have intensified their campaigns in the central Sahel, pushing the boundaries of conflict into coastal West Africa. This expansion is reshaping regional dynamics, with militant factions extending operations from traditional hotspots into […]
The political landscape in West Africa remains turbulent, with the recent coup attempt in Benin adding to a wave of instability sweeping the region. Since the start of the decade, military takeovers have reshaped governance […]
un appeals for $5.1 billion for west and central africa aid Aide humanitaire As part of its comprehensive global humanitarian appeal of $33 billion for 2026, the United Nations and its collaborating partners are urgently […]
In the face of a deepening humanitarian crisis, the United Nations and its partners have issued a stark warning: without immediate action, millions across West and Central Africa will face severe hardship. A fresh appeal […]
Following a day of apprehension last Sunday, which saw military personnel appear on national television declaring the overthrow of President Patrice Talon, the President reassured the public that evening, stating the situation was “entirely under […]
Bénin has recently been added to a growing roster of African nations where military personnel have attempted to seize control since 2020. This particular military takeover on a Sunday lasted for several hours before official […]
MATEUS BONOMI / AGIF via AFP Photo of Bénin’s President Patrice Talon What exactly transpired in Bénin this Sunday morning? On December 7th, the Béninese government announced it had « thwarted » an attempted coup d’état in […]
On the morning of Sunday, December 7, military personnel in Bénin announced on state television that they had “removed from office” President Patrice Talon. However, sources close to the president quickly affirmed his safety and […]
A dramatic but ultimately unsuccessful coup attempt recently sent shockwaves through Bénin, challenging the administration of President Patrice Talon. In the early hours of a Sunday, December 7th, a faction of mutinous soldiers briefly seized […]