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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 […]
The United States Treasury Department initiated sanctions this Tuesday, June 2, 2026, against John Imani Nzenze, a pivotal figure within the RDF/M23 war machinery. Nzenze, identified as the intelligence chief for the rebel movement, which receives support from Kigali, has been implicated in nearly three decades of terror, plunder, and widespread displacement of populations across […]
\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.
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Togo crowns its top legal minds in the 17th OHADA Génies en Herbe competition The Auditorium of the University of Lomé became the stage for legal brilliance on May 30, 2026, as Togo hosted the national finale of the 17th edition of the International Competition Génies en Herbe OHADA (CIGHO). This high-stakes event, co-organized by […]
Senegal’s Sonko urges dialogue with President Faye to prevent political unrest Breaking news Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and now President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has extended an olive branch to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, calling for urgent political dialogue. Despite deep political divides, Sonko reassured that his party, Pastef, will not seek to topple […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s public finances in 2025 present a troubling paradox: tax revenue collection is on the rise, yet the budget deficit continues to widen as state obligations outpace growth. This persistent imbalance forces Kinshasa to make tough decisions—balancing economic stimulus, national security, and the fiscal pledges made to international partners. Tax […]
After five seasons at Liverpool, Ibrahima Konaté has opted not to renew his contract, marking the end of an era at Anfield. The 27-year-old French defender, now a free agent, faces a pivotal decision ahead of his departure for the United States to compete in the World Cup. Two elite European clubs have emerged as […]
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 […]
In Sénégal, the recent appointment of a new cabinet by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô has sparked significant debate. The thirty-member team, notably missing high-profile figures from Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party, is largely composed of technocrats and close supporters of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. While Faye himself is a Pastef member, the absence […]
Mali’s colonel Assimi Goïta officially sworn in as transitional leader Bamako witnessed a historic moment on Monday as Colonel Assimi Goïta took the oath of office to become Mali’s new transitional president. The 37-year-old officer, who has orchestrated two military coups within nine months, now stands at the helm of a nation navigating complex political […]
Paris Saint-Germain’s winter signing reshapes European football dominance The arrival of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has not only transformed the club’s fortunes but also redefined expectations for winter transfers in European football. Since joining from Napoli in January 2025 for a reported €70 million, the Georgian winger has become the driving force behind […]