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Côte d’Ivoire: influencer Apoutchou National sentenced for money laundering

Ivorian justice has delivered its verdict. The Abidjan Economic and Financial Penal Chamber handed down prison sentences ranging from one to five years to influencer Apoutchou National and four co-defendants on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The ruling follows allegations of money laundering, concluding a closely watched trial that has gripped public opinion in Côte d’Ivoire. […]

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Bénin-Niger border: a path from impossible to hope after presidential visit

Accueil Bénin Retombées du périple de Wadagni dans le Sahel :  Frontière Bénin-Niger :… Bénin Politique Bénin-Niger border: a path from impossible to hope after presidential visit Par Matin Libre – 3 juin 2026 17 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL (Will General Tiani host Wadagni on August 1st?) A triumphant reception greeted Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni in […]

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Washington targets m23 intelligence chief in eastern democratic republic of Congo

The United States Treasury Department initiated sanctions this Tuesday, June 2, 2026, against John Imani Nzenze, a pivotal figure within the RDF/M23 war machinery. Nzenze, identified as the intelligence chief for the rebel movement, which receives support from Kigali, has been implicated in nearly three decades of terror, plunder, and widespread displacement of populations across […]

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Senegal’s Sonko urges dialogue with President Faye to prevent political unrest

Senegal’s Sonko urges dialogue with President Faye to prevent political unrest Breaking news Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and now President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has extended an olive branch to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, calling for urgent political dialogue. Despite deep political divides, Sonko reassured that his party, Pastef, will not seek to topple […]

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2025 RDC budget: rising income meets swelling deficit amid economic strain

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s public finances in 2025 present a troubling paradox: tax revenue collection is on the rise, yet the budget deficit continues to widen as state obligations outpace growth. This persistent imbalance forces Kinshasa to make tough decisions—balancing economic stimulus, national security, and the fiscal pledges made to international partners. Tax […]

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Turkey’s growing military influence in Mali reshapes Sahel power dynamics

Turkey has methodically expanded its economic and military footprint in Mali, emerging as one of Bamako’s most dynamic external partners without dominating headlines. Over the past decade, bilateral trade has more than tripled, and since 2024, defense equipment and ammunition have become Ankara’s top export category to the Sahel nation. This quiet ascent, unfolding against […]