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Diplomatic thaw brewing between Benin and Niger as wadagni takes office

The anticipated arrival of Romuald Wadagni as Benin’s next president has sparked cautious optimism in Niger, where officials signal a potential thaw in frosty bilateral relations. As the May 24 inauguration approaches, Niger’s Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangaré has publicly acknowledged the possibility of renewed dialogue with Cotonou, despite the absence of formal contacts to […]

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Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire’s regional ambitions: digital, industry and inclusive finance

Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire is shifting its focus from being merely a financier to becoming a key enabler of the country’s economic growth. During a press briefing, the bank’s leadership outlined its vision: to measure its real impact and support critical sectors over the long term. The pillars driving sustainable growth According to Paul-Harry Aithnard, Managing […]

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Togo’s political juncture: the youth’s imperative for change

Togo is currently navigating one of the most distinct periods in its political history. As the administration led by Faure Gnassingbé concludes its institutional transformation into a parliamentary Fifth Republic, a palpable weariness appears to settle within the corridors of power. Amidst a rapidly evolving regional diplomatic landscape and a youth populace facing significant challenges, […]

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Mali crisis: civilians suffer under jihadist blockade amid government refusal to negotiate

Mali’s humanitarian crisis deepens as blockade fuels famine and despair The Malian government has once again ruled out negotiations with armed groups controlling parts of the country, despite mounting evidence of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe. Speaking before the diplomatic corps in Bamako, Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop delivered a firm message: «Our position remains unchanged. The […]

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Sénégal three fans released from moroccan prison return to Dakar

Sénégal three fans released from moroccan prison return to Dakar Three Senegalese football fans, previously detained in Morocco following incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), have returned to Dakar after serving their sentences. The trio—Abdoulaye Dieng, Ibrahima Diop, and Aziz Wade—landed at the Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) in Diass on Thursday evening, […]