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Ivory Coast backs Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara at un forum

The Ivory Coast has publicly restated its strong backing for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a definitive solution to the long-standing regional dispute over Western Sahara. This commitment was expressed during a recent regional seminar of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C24) held in Managua, Nicaragua. The Ivorian delegation emphasized that the autonomy proposal, […]

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Bamako under high alert: us embassy restricts weekend movements

Heightened security measures in Bamako amid rising threats The United States Embassy in Mali has issued a stringent security alert for the weekend of May 30, 2026, urging American citizens in Bamako to minimize all non-essential travel within the capital. This unprecedented advisory reflects a sharply deteriorated security landscape, characterized by economic strangulation of key […]

Politique

Chad’s decentralization: Albert Pahimi Padacké calls out excessive centralization

Chad Chad’s decentralization: Albert Pahimi Padacké calls out excessive centralization Former Prime Minister Albert Pahimi Padacké challenges Chad’s centralized governance model, urging reforms to empower provincial councils and dismantle systemic resistance from the central state. Former Prime Minister and current Senator Albert Pahimi Padacké delivered a compelling address this week, drawing a packed audience at […]

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Bénin: captain elvire toupé makes history as president wadagni’s aide-de-camp

In a landmark decision for Bénin’s institutional history, President Romuald Wadagni has appointed Captain Elvire Toupé as the presidential aide-de-camp. This pivotal assignment marks the first time a woman has held this esteemed position within the West African nation. This groundbreaking designation firmly places a female officer at the heart of the president’s immediate security […]

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Benin’s new government sets monthly council meetings and strategic direction

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, the inaugural Council of Ministers for the 2026-2033 seven-year term convened, presided over by Head of State Romuald Wadagni. During this crucial session, the government established its overarching strategic guidelines for the next seven years of national development. During the gathering, the Béninese president emphatically reminded all government members of […]