Bénin boosts food sovereignty with local processing push
In a sweeping three-day national tour, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Adin Yeton Bloukounon Goubalan, delivered a bold message to farmers and agribusiness leaders across Bénin: the nation must halt its reliance on raw material exports and prioritize domestic processing to secure food independence and economic growth. Bénin’s agricultural sector is at a […]
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Russian influence grows in west africa through shadow networks
Deep within the corridors of power in Moscow, a covert operation is unfolding—one designed to reshape the political landscape of West Africa. A meticulously crafted network of influence agents, operating under the guise of activism and media, is systematically dismantling Western influence in the region. This shadowy strategy, blending ideological warfare with geopolitical maneuvering, has […]
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Niger Zinder cocaine hidden in secondhand clothes
A daring operation in Niger’s Zinder region has exposed the ever-evolving tactics of drug traffickers operating across West Africa. During a targeted raid on June 5, 2026, authorities seized 920 grams of cocaine concealed within bundles of secondhand clothing. The bust led to the detention of two suspects—a Nigerien resident and a Beninese national—linked to […]
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Burkina Faso military doctors train in the us amid shifting alliances
The diplomatic landscape of the Sahel is rarely as straightforward as it appears. Despite increasingly vocal criticism of Western powers within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), recent actions reveal a far more pragmatic approach behind the scenes. In mid-May 2026, a delegation of Burkinabè military surgeons traveled to Washington D.C. for a high-level exchange […]
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N’Djamena courtroom drama over multiple land sales
In N’Djamena, a legal battle is unfolding as a man faces prosecution for allegedly selling the same parcel of land to multiple buyers, while also facing allegations of issuing death threats. The courtroom drama centers on charges of fraud and unlawful property seizure. Proceedings expose complex property dispute The case came before the N’Djamena Court […]
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Mali faces growing press freedom crisis as journalist Chahana Takiou summoned
In a fresh escalation of judicial pressure against dissenting voices, Chahana Takiou, editor-in-chief of the Malian weekly Le 22 Septembre, has been summoned to appear before the cybercrime unit in Bamako on June 8, 2026, at 1 p.m. The move follows his recent public critiques of the military-led transitional government’s policies on governance, security, and […]
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South Africa man arrested after violent grandmother assault caught on camera
Mbombela, South Africa — Police in Mpumalanga, northeastern South Africa, have arrested a man accused of brutally assaulting his grandmother in Nkomazi municipality. The arrest followed the widespread circulation of a video showing the violent attack on social media platforms. The incident unfolded at a local tavern in eMagogeni, where the suspect is seen delivering […]
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Beninese civil servants welcome wage and career regularization initiative
The Ministry of Economy and Finance, led by Romuald Wadagni, has initiated a sweeping campaign to resolve long-standing career advancements and unpaid salary arrears for Beninese civil servants. This decisive move underscores the administration’s commitment to improving the livelihoods of public sector workers across the country. In a landmark announcement made by Léa Estelle Honfo […]
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Niger cracks down on drug trafficking with massive cocaine incineration
Niamey, June 7, 2026 – Niger’s relentless battle against drug trafficking reached a new milestone today as authorities incinerated a substantial haul of cocaine confiscated in multiple nationwide operations. The ceremonial destruction took place at the Central Livestock Laboratory (LABOCEL) under the supervision of the National Drug Control Coordination Commission (CNCLD). Over 319 kilograms of […]
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Washington sanctions two armed group leaders in drc as 204 afc fighters surrender
The United States has imposed financial and legal sanctions on two senior leaders of armed groups operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), accusing them of involvement in serious human rights violations and attacks on civilian populations. In a statement, the US State Department said the measures target Gustave Kubwayo, a figure within […]
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Bénin atteint le sommet mondial de la transparence budgétaire chez les pays francophones
Le Bénin a franchi une étape décisive dans la gestion de ses finances publiques. Les derniers résultats de l’Enquête sur le budget ouvert placent désormais le pays comme une référence internationale en matière de transparence budgétaire. Grâce à des réformes structurelles approfondies et à une numérisation accrue de ses processus financiers, le Bénin obtient une […]
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Chad military school honors newest generation of child soldiers
Chad Chad military school honors newest generation of child soldiers The country’s top military training institution celebrated the graduation of its sixth cohort of child soldiers while honoring outstanding cadets in a high-profile ceremony. N’Djamena, June 4, 2026 – The Groupement des Écoles Militaires Interarmées (GEMIA) hosted a landmark ceremony today, marking the induction of […]
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