Bénin’s quiet diplomacy paves the way for a thaw with the Sahel
Following the July 2023 coup d’état in Niger and the imposition of severe regional sanctions, the Cotonou-Niamey axis experienced a profound crisis. This period was characterized by hermetically sealed borders and persistent accusations from Nigerien authorities. However, a closer examination of events reveals a more nuanced reality: despite the firm stance of the Alliance of […]
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Shrinking civic space in Burkina Faso under military rule
The arrest of influential religious leader Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of Burkina Faso’s largest student union have highlighted a growing crackdown under the current military administration. This week’s developments underscore escalating tensions and mounting restrictions on civil liberties in the country. Imam Kindo’s disappearance sparks outrage On the eve of Eid al-Adha, witnesses […]
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Ousmane Sonko addresses the nation following new government formation
Ousmane Sonko addresses the nation following new government formation Ousmane Sonko is currently delivering a live address following the official formation of the new government under Prime Minister Aliou Aminou Lo. This development marks a pivotal juncture in Senegalese politics. Political observers are keenly awaiting the pronouncements from the prominent Pastef leader, who had previously […]
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Bénin president romuald wadagni embarks on working visit to Ouagadougou
President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin commenced an official friendship and working visit to Burkina Faso, arriving in Ouagadougou on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Upon his arrival at Ouagadougou International Airport, he was warmly greeted by the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The two heads of state observed the playing of their […]
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85ᵉ SESSION DE L’UPA : OUSMANE SONKO PRÔNE UNE AFRIQUE UNIE ET SOUVERAINE
02 juin 2026 Télécharger la grille tarifaireThème Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode 85ᵉ SESSION DE L’UPA : OUSMANE SONKO PRÔNE UNE AFRIQUE UNIE ET SOUVERAINE a-la-une 02 juin 2026 Le président de l’Assemblée nationale du Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, a adressé un message de bienvenue aux délégations africaines réunies à Dakar dans le […]
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Gabon’s president to make official visit to France in july 2026
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has confirmed that he will undertake an official state visit to France on July 20, 2026. The announcement was made during a media interaction, though specific agenda details remain undisclosed for now. This upcoming visit follows the direct dialogue established between Libreville and Paris since the conclusion of […]
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Dakar hosts 85th african parliamentary union session, ousmane sonko champions pan-african ideal
Dakar is poised to host the 85th Session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union on June 3 and 4, 2026. With delegations from across the continent set to arrive within 24 hours, Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has issued a powerful statement to his parliamentary counterparts, expressing his […]
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Nigeria and Benin forge stronger ties with presidential visit
Nigeria demonstrated its commitment by deploying top political figures to welcome Benin’s newly elected President, Romuald Wadagni, on June 1st in Lagos. This marked his inaugural international visit since assuming office. Upon his arrival at the presidential pavilion of Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport, President Wadagni received a warm reception from Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the […]
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Chad: governing through chaos and deliberate institutional void
In Chad, fatalities over a water well in the 21st century are not predetermined by fate or ancient customs; they stem directly from a deliberate institutional vacuum. For over three decades, the same pattern has persisted in Chad. While leaders change, often through dynastic succession, the bloodshed continues daily, a stark symbol of systemic failure. […]
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Royal meeting in Rabat: king mohammed vi hosts uae president
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, for a significant private meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The encounter took place at the UAE President’s residence in Rabat, during his private visit to his second homeland, the Kingdom of Morocco. […]
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Gabon secures major moroccan investment for cement sector growth
On May 20, 2026, a significant investment agreement was finalized at the Palais Rénovation in Libreville. Anas Sefrioui, Chairman and CEO of Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF), and Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s Transitional President, sealed a €40 million deal. This substantial financial injection is earmarked for the modernization of the Owendo plant and the integration […]
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Bénin’s new president embarks on a crucial diplomatic outreach to the Sahel
The capital, Cotonou, is spearheading a significant diplomatic reorientation. Following his recent inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni has commenced a strategic regional itinerary, including stops in Niamey and Ouagadougou. The primary objective is to de-escalate strained relations with nations of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and to reaffirm Bénin’s indispensable role within the sub-region. This […]
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