Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Béninese President Romuald Wadagni arrived in Niamey on Tuesday for an official visit, a significant development that could pave the way for a normalization of relations between Bénin and Niger. Ties between the two West African nations have been severely strained since the military coup in Niger in July 2023, which brought a new regime […]
Bénin’s recently inaugurated President, Romuald Wadagni, embarked on a pivotal West African tour on Tuesday, June 2, following his official investiture on May 24, 2026. This significant diplomatic journey includes visits to Niger and Burkina Faso, aiming to re-establish and normalize relations between Bénin and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). President Wadagni’s visit marks […]
Just eight days following his swearing-in ceremony, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni embarked on his inaugural official international trip this Monday, June 1, 2026. The head of state is scheduled to meet his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for a working session in Abuja. This significant visit signals the commencement of the new Béninese president’s diplomatic […]
Just a few days following his inauguration, Béninese President Romuald Wadagni is poised to undertake his very first official international visit. The highly anticipated trip is set for Côte d’Ivoire, specifically Abidjan, where he is expected to be hosted by his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara. While official confirmation from Béninese authorities remains pending, widespread information […]
Morocco–United States: an enduring partnership The long-standing relationship between Morocco and the United States has seen significant strengthening in recent years. This deepening bond is evident in several critical areas, including the resolution of the Sahara conflict, enhanced military cooperation, and Rabat’s active participation in the Peace Council, an initiative established by former President Donald […]
After three years of closure, the Niger-Benin border is poised for a significant shift. The recent visit of Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine to Cotonou last Sunday, where he attended the inauguration of the new Beninese Head of State, Romuald Wadagni, has re-established a direct political channel between Niamey and Cotonou. Addressing his hosts, […]
General Mohamed Toumba, Niger’s influential Minister of Interior and a pivotal figure within the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) since the coup d’état on July 26, 2023, is now embroiled in a highly sensitive affair. The senior military official faces indirect implications in an illicit scheme involving the commercialization of residency […]
Compelling visual evidence has surfaced, indicating the use of cluster munitions within Mali. These findings bring to light the presence of such weaponry in the West African region, prompting scrutiny over military engagements in the country. The deployment of cluster bombs, often associated with widespread and indiscriminate impact, remains a serious international concern, particularly in […]
