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The newly inaugurated President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, who officially took office on May 24, 2026, initiated a significant diplomatic journey across West Africa on Tuesday, June 2. His itinerary included crucial visits to Niger and Burkina Faso, with the primary objective of normalizing and stabilizing relations between Bénin and the Alliance of Sahel States. […]
The trajectory of indebtedness across the African continent has reached a critical juncture. Between 2021 and 2023, for the first time ever, debt repayments surpassed the budgets allocated to education. In 2024, nearly 18% of African public revenues were consumed by debt servicing, a figure three times higher than that observed in 2010. No other […]
The examination of the draft law governing the organization of a referendum has exposed deep divisions between the majority and opposition blocs in Kinshasa. Tensions reached a peak during the plenary session on May 27, highlighted by the walkout of deputies from the Ensemble pour la République group, the main opposition force. The proposed legislation, […]
Freshly sworn in as President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni embarked on a simultaneous diplomatic mission to Niamey and Ouagadougou on June 2. This inaugural foreign visit marks the start of a broader West African tour aimed at reshaping regional partnerships. Invested on May 24 in Cotonou, Wadagni succeeds Patrice Talon with a […]
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The security situation in Mali, particularly in Bamako, remains tense as civilians bear the brunt of a blockade that has crippled daily life. Étienne Fakaba Sissoko, spokesperson for the Coalition des Forces pour la République (CFR), argues that such a strategy inflicts suffering rather than resolves the crisis. «This blockade doesn’t work—it only deepens the […]
The Republic of Bénin is positioning itself as a stable gateway to West Africa’s vast market, according to Foreign Minister Corinne Amori Brunet, who shared her vision during a recent meeting with South Korean officials in Séoul. Strategic advantages beyond resources Speaking on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Forum, Brunet emphasized that while […]
English football legend James Milner retires after 24 seasons At 40, the versatile midfielder has concluded an unprecedented Premier League career, marked by longevity and consistency James Milner has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. The announcement came on Monday, bringing to a close a career spanning more than […]
Democratic Republic of the Congo 05.01.26 Reports DRC crisis: rising torture and arbitrary detentions amid conflict © Aboodi vesakaran/Unsplash Share The escalation of conflict in eastern DRC has worsened an already dire humanitarian situation, particularly in the war-torn provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, under siege since May 2021. Despite multiple peace agreements—including the pact […]
Senegal: president faye’s new cabinet takes shape amid ousmane sonko’s party boycott Key figures from Pastef, the party led by former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, have been included in the new Senegalese government announced on Monday, despite Sonko’s public declaration that his political formation would not participate. Partager Partager Copier le lien Email Whatsapp Linkedin […]
Paris Saint-Germain nears first summer signing with Aleksey Batrakov deal With the glow of their recent Champions League triumph still fresh, Paris Saint-Germain is already plotting their next moves in the transfer market. Their sights are set on a promising Russian talent, as the club races to bolster a squad that must remain competitive without […]