In a candid address following his abrupt removal from office, former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko outlined the behind-the-scenes dynamics that shaped his departure and the shifting political landscape under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye-Diakhar. Speaking publicly for the first time since the announcement, he disclosed details of the exchanges that allegedly strained their partnership and […]
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Drc government commitments: only 25% yield concrete results, report finds
Presentation of the public action monitoring report published by the collective of civil society organizations, with the support of Cepas Only 25% of decisions made during cabinet meetings in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between April and December 2025 have been fully implemented. This critical finding emerges from a recent public action monitoring report, […]
Bénin and Niger set 15-day deadline to reopen shared border
Bénin and Niger launch joint committee to restore border operations Following a high-level working visit to Niamey by Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni on June 2, 2026, both nations have agreed to establish a technical task force tasked with finalizing plans to reopen their shared border within the next 15 days. The announcement came as part […]
Bénin and Niger form expert team to reopen border in 15 days
Following a landmark working visit by Beninese President Romuald Wadagni to Niamey on June 2, 2026, Niger and Benin have taken a decisive step toward restoring cross-border ties. The two nations announced the formation of a joint expert committee tasked with assessing the feasibility of reopening their shared border within the next two weeks. The […]
Benin and Niger launch expert committee to reopen border in two weeks
Bénin and Niger establish joint committee to reopen border In a significant move toward strengthening bilateral ties, the governments of Bénin and Niger have launched a joint committee of experts tasked with evaluating the conditions for reopening their shared border. The announcement follows a high-level working visit by Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni to Niamey, where […]
Benin’s president wadagni makes historic visit to Niger to ease tensions
The newly elected President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, made a brief but significant visit to Niger on Tuesday, June 2, marking his first encounter with the military leadership in Niamey since the coup in July 2023. This meeting signals a potential thaw in the strained relations between the two neighboring countries, which have been aggravated […]
Bénin and Niger ease tensions with high-level diplomacy
The President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, concluded a working visit to Niger today, following a brief but significant stay in Niamey. The Beninese leader was received at the airport by Niger’s transitional military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, marking a notable gesture of diplomatic engagement. While the specifics of their discussions remain undisclosed, the visit underscores […]
Plan national de l’eau : Un partenariat Maroc-UE de 3,7 milliards de DH pour faire face au changement climatique
Économie Plan national de l’eau : Un partenariat Maroc-UE de 3,7 milliards de DH pour faire face au changement climatique À travers ce partenariat d’envergure, le Maroc et l’Union européenne traduisent leurs engagements politiques en actions concrètes pour répondre à l’un des défis les plus stratégiques du XXIe siècle. Par Maroc HebdoPublié le 2 Juin […]
Senegal’s political split: students grapple with diomaye-sonko divide
The political landscape in Sénégal has shifted dramatically with the formal dissolution of the long-standing alliance between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. While the government’s new lineup was unveiled this week, Sonko’s party, Pastef-Les Patriotes, was notably absent—a move that underscores the irreparable rift between the two once-united figures. For many […]
Ousmane Sonko details the circumstances of his removal as Prime Minister
In a candid public statement, Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, has shed light on the events leading to his dismissal from government. Speaking directly to the nation, he outlined the tense exchanges that unfolded with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, culminating in the abrupt end of his tenure. An unexpected […]
Opposition challenges Sonko’s reintegration and election as Assembly president
Opposition challenges Sonko’s reintegration and election as Assembly president The opposition in the National Assembly has escalated its legal battle by filing a petition with the Constitutional Council to challenge Ousmane Sonko’s reintegration as a deputy, a prerequisite for his election as President of the Assembly. The move marks a new institutional confrontation with far-reaching […]
Ousmane Sonko addresses media after new government formation
Following the recent announcement of the new government’s composition, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed the press in a highly anticipated conference. This public appearance, coming just one day after the official formation of the new cabinet, provided an immediate opportunity for the head of government to communicate directly with the public and media regarding the […]











