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On Monday, April 6, 2026, Benin presented a truly remarkable scene. As Christian devotees joyfully observed the resurrection of Christ with vibrant processions, the nation simultaneously pulsed with the energy …
Benin’s unique blend: Easter celebrations meet election fervor Read More
Trois semaines se sont écoulées depuis que la Confédération africaine de football (CAF) a décidé de retirer l’organisation de la Coupe d’Afrique des nations (CAN) 2025 au Sénégal au profit …
CAN 2025: le Sénégal engage une procédure auprès du TAS Read More
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Senegal receives caf appeal decision, paving the way for tas submission in can 2025 dispute Read More
Political landscape: on the cusp of a historic presidential election As the nation approaches a pivotal presidential election in less than a week, Benin is enveloped in a renewed sense …
Benin’s electoral fervor and the guépards’ journey to AFCON 2027 Read More
In a pivotal move poised to reshape sub-regional stability, the military commands of Benin and Nigeria officially established a reinforced framework for military collaboration on Sunday, April 5, 2026. This …
Benin and Nigeria forge historic military compact against cross-border extremism Read More
The profound shock generated by the demise of Mahamadi Baguian, widely known as «Marshall», continues to send tremors through the very foundations of Burkina Faso’s transitional government. Far more than …
Burkina Faso’s loyalists in peril: The transition’s deepening internal crisis Read More
The ambitious federal vision for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), championed by Ibrahim Traoré, is increasingly confronting a governance reality that prioritizes immediate regime survival over profound institutional integration. …
Ibrahim traoré’s fragile equilibrium: navigating federal aspirations and national imperatives within the AES Read More
Ouagadougou – In a striking address broadcast on Thursday, April 2, via Radiotélévision du Burkina (RTB), Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the head of the ruling military junta, explicitly instructed the Burkinabe …
Burkina Faso’s leader declares an end to democratic aspirations Read More
In the latest Burkina Faso news today, the head of the military junta, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has called on the population to move past the idea of democratic governance. During …
Burkina Faso leader tells citizens to forget about democracy Read More
A significant economic shift has occurred in West Africa, as the Republic of Benin, a nation without oil resources, has reportedly surpassed its oil-rich neighbor, Nigeria, in terms of Gross …
Benin’s economic rise: a new per capita wealth leader emerges in West Africa Read More
Click to expand Image Since 2023, the Burkinabè military, its allied militias, and Al-Qaeda-affiliated insurgents have been responsible for the deaths of more than 1,800 civilians and the forced displacement …
Widespread atrocities and crimes against humanity reported in Burkina Faso conflict Read More
In the Fulfulde language, the term Domol Leydi translates to “Guardians of the Earth.” Within the administrative framework of Niger, this name now identifies newly established territorial self-defense organizations. This …
Niger launches civilian auxiliary units to bolster national security Read More