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During the official ceremonies marking his inauguration, Bénin’s newly sworn-in President, Romuald Wadagni, held a formal meeting with Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop. The Malian foreign minister delivered a personal message of congratulations and solidarity from the Transitional President of Mali, Army General Assimi Goïta. A strong signal for enhanced […]
As Tabaski approached, the Burkina Faso government made a decisive move, imposing a ban on cattle exports. This bold policy aims to prioritize local consumers’ access to meat over the dynamics of the regional market. While the social intention behind this decision may seem commendable, it carries significant contradictions and dual-edged economic risks for the […]
Amidst a West African landscape increasingly fractured by geopolitical tensions, the recent commercial directives from Niger’s transitional authorities have sparked considerable concern among economic stakeholders and regional analysts. While trade routes for exports to Gulf of Guinea nations, including Côte d’Ivoire, Bénin, Ghana, and Togo, remain either entirely closed or severely restricted, the Nigerien government […]
Recent events in Senegal have escalated dramatically following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on May 22. This move, a culmination of escalating political tensions and increasingly public disagreements between the two leading figures of the executive branch in the “Land of Teranga,” had become almost unavoidable. Immediately after, Malick Ndiaye, […]
The diplomatic landscape between Benin and Niger is shifting as Niamey sends an official delegation to Cotonou for the inauguration of Benin’s new president. This move marks a clear intent to mend frictions that have strained relations since the July 2023 coup in Niamey. After months of border closures, hostile rhetoric, and a paralyzing oil […]
Sénégal: assessing the political rupture After a period of escalating tensions at the highest echelons of the Senegalese executive, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed Ousmane Sonko from his position. With the Pastef party, led by the now former Prime Minister, holding a dominant majority in the National Assembly, the Head of State faces the […]
Senegal’s National Assembly is currently reviewing the potential reinstatement of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as a deputy on Tuesday, May 26. This pivotal move could pave the way for him to assume leadership of the Parliament. However, the opposition bloc strongly condemns the ruling majority, alleging an attempt to orchestrate an «institutional coup d’état» […]
Senegal is witnessing a profound political realignment this morning, with the appointment of a new Prime Minister and the imminent selection of a new President for the National Assembly. These developments are fundamentally reshaping the nation’s governance structure. Leading the new executive is Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo, the recently appointed Prime Minister. Described by […]
The presence of Niger’s transitional Prime Minister, flanked by the foreign ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso, during the official ceremony in Cotonou marked a significant diplomatic shift in a region grappling with heightened tensions. Few observers anticipated the early arrival of Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, at the ceremony honoring Romuald Wadagni’s […]
Mali : à Bamako, la fête de Tabaski impactée par le blocus djihadiste euronews videos lun. 25 mai 2026 à 11:48 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Encerclés par un blocus, djihadiste autour de la capitale malienne, les musulmans de Bamako ont été contraints de passer l’Aïd loin […]
Après la rupture, quelles perspectives pour Ousmane Sonko et Bassirou Diomaye Faye? Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, Getty Images Article Information Author, Ousmane Badiane Role, Digital Journalist BBC Afrique Published il y a 2 heures Temps de lecture: 10 min Le limogeage du Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko acte la […]
After an impressive season contributing 2 goals and 8 assists across 31 appearances for Lorient, Burkinabè left-back Arsène Kouassi is poised for a significant move. The talented defender has become a highly coveted prospect in the European transfer market. While Bournemouth, sharing ownership with Lorient, emerges as a strong contender for his services, several other […]