RDC : seuls 25% des engagements du gouvernement pris en conseil des ministres entre avril et décembre 2025 se sont transformés en résultats concrets (Rapport)

Breaking News Politique: Recensement général de la population: la RDC lance le recrutement des agents pour la cartographie censitaire, l’opération proprement dite programmée en juillet 2027⠀ ⠀ Politique: Mercredi 3 juin : le Commissaire provincial met en garde tout perturbateur de l’ordre public et appelle la population de vaquer librement à leurs occupations⠀ ⠀ Santé: […]

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Benin Niger border reopening committee launched after historic talks

Ties between Bénin and Niger have reached a pivotal moment with a landmark visit and new commitments to restore cross-border cooperation. On June 2, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin concluded a landmark working visit to Niamey, where he met with his Nigerien counterpart, Abdourahamane Tiani. The two leaders concluded their discussions by announcing the […]

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Benin Niger border reopening committee set to meet 15-day deadline

In a significant move toward strengthening regional ties, Benin and Niger have established an expert committee to prepare for the reopening of their shared border within the next two weeks. The announcement follows a high-level working visit by Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni to Niamey, where he met with his Nigerien counterpart Abdourahamane Tiani to discuss […]

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Diplomacy: Bénin’s president visits Niger amid thawing tensions

President Romuald Wadagni’s short visit to Niamey marks a turning point On Tuesday, June 2, Romuald Wadagni, Bénin’s freshly elected president, made a brief but significant stop in Niger. This was his first trip to Niamey since the military takeover in July 2023, signaling a potential easing of strained relations between the two neighboring nations. […]

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Olivier Kamitatu slams Tshisekedi for prioritizing M23 talks over domestic political dialogue

During a high-profile public discussion, Olivier Kamitatu offered a scathing assessment of Félix Tshisekedi’s current political strategy, suggesting the President is more invested in foreign-brokered talks with rebels than in reconciling with his own domestic opposition. The Congolese government and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 signed the ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism in Doha The chief […]

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Rethinking the political landscape in DR Congo: a proposal for a three-party block system

As discussions regarding the amendment or complete overhaul of the current Constitution gain momentum across the République Démocratique du Congo, it has become increasingly evident that our existing democratic framework is faltering. To break this cycle of stagnation, I am advocating for a decisive restructuring of the Congolese political environment into three primary ideological pillars: […]

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Sonko spills details on his exit from Mali’s prime minister post

In a candid public address, Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, laid bare the intricate circumstances surrounding his abrupt removal from office. The revelation comes amid growing political tensions in Mali’s highest corridors of power. Sonko described a pivotal moment on May 25 when he was summoned by President Bassirou […]

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Opposition challenges Sonko’s national assembly election at constitutional council

REINTEGRATION AND OUSMANE SONKO’S ELECTION TO THE PERCH The opposition refers the matter to the Constitutional Council   In a public statement released yesterday, approximately twenty opposition deputies declared their formal submission of a petition to the Constitutional Council. Their objective is to invalidate Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement as a deputy, a prerequisite for his subsequent […]

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Ousmane sonko addresses the press following new government formation

[LIVE REPORT] In a highly anticipated event, Ousmane Sonko held a crucial press conference today. This significant address took place just one day after the official formation of the new government, drawing considerable attention to the political landscape. By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Investigative journalist

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Economic strain in goma as rwandan border remains closed

The suspension of activities at the border crossings between Goma, located in the eastern République démocratique du Congo, and Gisenyi in Rwanda, is triggering significant concern among the local population. From street merchants to economic analysts, the observation is the same: the regional economy is suffering a major blow. In an effort to curb the […]

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Bénin’s president wadagni chooses Nigeria for inaugural international visit

Just eight days after his swearing-in ceremony, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni embarked on his first official international trip, choosing Nigeria, his nation’s primary commercial ally and crucial strategic neighbor. On Monday, June 1, 2026, President Wadagni arrived in Lagos, where he held a private meeting with his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to […]

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Civic space under pressure in the Sahel alliance: Burkina Faso crackdown intensifies

Human RightsBurkina Faso civic space under pressure in the Sahel alliance: Burkina Faso crackdown intensifies The disappearance of Imam Kindo, the suspension of the UGEB in Burkina Faso, and escalating repression under military rule highlight severe restrictions on freedoms within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). We analyze the mounting tensions and human rights infringements […]

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