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Benin’s Republican Police has stepped up efforts to dismantle cross-border criminal networks and prevent the country from becoming a haven for fugitives wanted abroad. Through targeted operations coordinated by BCN-INTERPOL …
How Benin cracks down on international fugitives with BCN-INTERPOL Cotonou Read More
Pretoria courtroom becomes battleground for international justice South Africa is now the stage where the future of Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi—better known as Kemi Seba—hangs in the balance. The …
Kemi Seba’s arrest in South Africa: extradition battle over panafricanist activist Read More
Following the official validation of the presidential election results on April 12, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron extended a formal message of congratulations to Bénin’s newly elected leader, Romuald Wadagni. …
France and Bénin strengthen ties after Romuald Wadagni’s election victory Read More
Tightening legal grip on Kemi Seba After years of evading accountability, Kemi Seba now finds himself ensnared by the very laws he allegedly circumvented. His recent detention in South Africa …
Kemi Seba faces inevitable justice in Benin Read More
In contemporary Mali, the scale of the humanitarian emergency is staggering, with 6.4 million people currently requiring protection and life-saving assistance. The crisis has forced over 400,000 individuals to flee …
Photography and resilience: reflecting on the humanitarian situation in Mali Read More
A contested commission delivers its verdict Six months after the presidential election on October 29, 2025, a government-appointed commission of inquiry broke its silence in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, …
Tanzania’s official post-election death toll of 518 met with widespread disbelief Read More
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a bloc formed to unite Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger against external threats, is facing an unprecedented internal crisis. While official statements emphasize solidarity, …
A secret report on Mali’s Russian ties threatens to shatter the sahel alliance Read MoreNiger’s healthcare revolution: minister Garba Hakimi’s sovereignty strategy In a landmark appearance on national television, Niger’s Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-Major Dr. Garba Hakimi, unveiled a bold vision …
Niger’s path to healthcare sovereignty under minister Garba Hakimi Read More
The political landscape in Gabon experienced a sharp shift this Wednesday as Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a key figure from the previous administration under Ali Bongo Ondimba, was officially remanded in custody. …
Former Gabonese prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze placed in custody Read More
When reflecting on the legacy of Patrice Talon, one specific achievement stands out above the rest: the roads. Over the past decade, the Head of State has fundamentally reshaped Benin. …
Patrice Talon’s legacy of over 2,000 kilometres of paved roads: a decade of record-breaking infrastructure Read More
Following the detention of Robert Gilles Stellio Capo Chichi, better known as Kemi Seba, in Pretoria, Beninese authorities have officially commented. During the April 22, 2026, ministerial briefing, government spokesperson …
Benin formalises charges against Kemi Seba and seeks extradition Read More
Lors de la séance du Conseil des ministres du 22 avril 2026, présidée par le chef de l’État Patrice Talon, le gouvernement a validé l’installation de quatre nouvelles unités industrielles …
Le bénin booste son secteur industriel avec l’approbation de quatre nouveaux projets d’envergure Read More