Monde en vidéo “Affaire Sonko” au Sénégal : le président Sall appelle au calme Info Le président Sénégalais, Macky Sall, a pris la parole ce lundi soir après plusieurs jours de violences qui ont suivi l’arrestation de l’opposant Ousmane Sonko dans une affaire de mœurs. Depuis l’arrestation de ce dernier c’est l’escalade dans le pays. […]
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Hajj 2026: first returning flight lands in Ouagadougou as pilgrims pray for peace
The historic first return flight of Burkinabè pilgrims from the 2026 Hajj landed at Ouagadougou International Airport on June 2, carrying 342 faithful who had completed their spiritual journey in the holy sites of Islam. The arrival marked the official start of the repatriation phase, greeted with warmth by family members and government officials. Dressed […]
Bénin and Niger advance toward border reopening and stronger ties
The resumption of economic and diplomatic engagement in West Africa has received a decisive impetus. Within 24 hours of Beninese President Romuald Wadagni’s high-level working visit to Niamey on June 2, concrete steps are being taken to reopen the Nigerien side of the border. A joint Benin-Niger technical committee has been formally tasked with resolving […]
Morocco and UAE forge strong strategic bonds in economic and political arenas
The partnership between Morocco and the United Arab Emirates stands as a prime example of a pragmatic and mutually beneficial alliance, rooted in deep historical ties established by the late King Hassan II and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. These enduring relations are distinguished by shared strategic visions, reciprocal political backing, and a diversified […]
Sénégal’s shift toward authoritarian rule under bassirou diomaye faye
International •Afrique Senegal’s democratic backsliding under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Jean-Yves Camus Opinion writer Premium Subscriber-only content 3-minute read Share Share Since the enactment of Senegal’s anti-homosexuality law, the nation has witnessed a dramatic shift in its political landscape. Years of growing polarization have culminated under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whose administration increasingly embraces authoritarianism […]
Burkina Faso and Benin strengthen bilateral ties in Ouagadougou
The President of Faso, Head of State, Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ, held a working session this Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Koulouba Palace with his counterpart from the Republic of Benin, Romuald WADAGNI, on an official visit to Ouagadougou. In a joint press release issued by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie […]
Morocco secures leading position at 81st un general assembly
Diplomacy Morocco secures leading position at 81st UN General Assembly Morocco has been chosen by lot to take the first seat at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, set to commence this September in New York. Morocco has been selected through a lottery process to occupy the prominent first seat during the […]
Cameroonian mp rolande ngo issi appointed to superior council of magistracy
Politique Cameroonian mp rolande ngo issi appointed to superior council of magistracy The appointment of Honorable Rolande Ngo Issi, a prominent Deputy from the PCRN, marks a significant moment for Cameroon’s political landscape, as her party gains a foothold in national governance alongside the ruling RDPC. The appointment of Honorable Rolande Ngo Issi, a Deputy […]
Bénin overhauls intelligence structure, creates general directorate of services
Accueil Bénin Renseignement au sommet de l’Etat: Le Bénin tourne la page de la… Bénin Politique Renseignement au sommet de l’Etat: Le Bénin tourne la page de la Dsld et crée la Direction générale des services Par Matin Libre – 3 juin 2026 112 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL Bénin has embarked on a significant overhaul of […]
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 […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s northern frontier: a bulwark against regional jihadist threats
\n Ivorian soldiers maintain vigilance during a patrol in Mororo village, situated near Tougbo in the northeastern part of Côte d’Ivoire, close to the Burkina Faso border, captured on October 9, 2025.
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 […]











