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The sudden closure of the border crossing between Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Gisenyi in Rwanda has sent shockwaves through local economies, leaving small-scale traders scrambling to adapt to the new reality. Local traders bear the brunt of border shutdown For years, Jacques Safari, a street vendor in Goma, relied on […]
Barely days after assuming the presidency on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni wasted no time in asserting his diplomatic agenda on the international stage. On Monday, June 1, the Beninese head of state journeyed to Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This initial official visit abroad signifies a profound political statement. By […]
Senegal has witnessed a significant political development with the unveiling of its new government. On the evening of Monday, June 1st, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô announced the composition of his cabinet, a team comprising 30 ministers. A notable absence from this newly formed government is the Pastef party. Despite its leader, Ousmane […]
PolitiqueNiger economic fallout from the Bénin-Niger border closure Despite various workaround strategies, including rerouting through Nigeria, traders and transporters report substantial financial losses and a significant slowdown in economic activities due to the ongoing border closure. The extended closure of the border between Bénin and Niger, a direct consequence of the military coup on July […]
A large-scale joint military endeavor, executed by Nigerian and Beninese forces, has resulted in the neutralization of over 500 terrorists within the Babanna border region, situated in Nigeria’s Niger State. This five-day offensive, significantly bolstered by local vigilance committees, powerfully demonstrates the efficacy of a shared security approach. While this triumph is shadowed by the […]
In an unprecedented move, the city of Bordeaux has set a new precedent in the restitution of African cultural heritage. On June 1st, 2026, municipal authorities officially declined a bequest of 53 artworks originally sourced from multiple African nations, currently housed in the reserves and galleries of the Musée d’Aquitaine. Rather than an act of […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has reshaped the country’s leadership landscape by unveiling a fresh cabinet lineup, marking a defining moment in the nation’s political trajectory. The announcement underscores the delicate balance of power unfolding in Dakar as the administration navigates a period of transition. At the heart of this restructuring is the integration […]
Tchad Tchad : le ministre de la Sécurité face aux sénateurs sur l’insécurité Le ministre de la Sécurité publique du Tchad, Ali Ahmat Aghabache, a répondu aux préoccupations des sénateurs concernant la persistance de l’insécurité et des violences, en détaillant les causes et les mesures prises. Alwihda Info 02 juin 2026 — 4 min de […]
Fresh from their intense clash in the Champions League final this past Saturday, where Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious over Arsenal in a thrilling penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), the two European giants are now set to renew their rivalry on a different battleground: the summer transfer market. Both the squad led by Luis Enrique […]
The newly inaugurated President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, who officially took office on May 24, 2026, initiated a significant diplomatic journey across West Africa on Tuesday, June 2. His itinerary included crucial visits to Niger and Burkina Faso, with the primary objective of normalizing and stabilizing relations between Bénin and the Alliance of Sahel States. […]
The trajectory of indebtedness across the African continent has reached a critical juncture. Between 2021 and 2023, for the first time ever, debt repayments surpassed the budgets allocated to education. In 2024, nearly 18% of African public revenues were consumed by debt servicing, a figure three times higher than that observed in 2010. No other […]
The examination of the draft law governing the organization of a referendum has exposed deep divisions between the majority and opposition blocs in Kinshasa. Tensions reached a peak during the plenary session on May 27, highlighted by the walkout of deputies from the Ensemble pour la République group, the main opposition force. The proposed legislation, […]