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At the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou, President Patrice Talon chaired his final cabinet meeting on May 13, 2026, just days before the official handover of power. The historic …
Bénin: Patrice Talon’s final cabinet meeting highlights legacy and transition Read More
Chad’s ‘Patriotes’ party slams escalating insecurity and political repression The ‘Les Patriotes’ political party held a press conference on Wednesday, May 13 at its headquarters in the Bololo district of …
Chad’s patriots warn of deepening political and security turmoil Read More
Senegal homosexuality debate sparks controversy A recent television feature examining the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal has ignited fierce debate, with critics accusing the coverage of misrepresentation and bias. …
Controversy erupts over Senegal homosexuality report Read More
President Diomaye Faye leads direct negotiations with the IMF over hidden debt crisis While Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko hosted an economic symposium in Dakar focusing on innovative alternatives to …
Senegal’s president takes charge of IMF debt talks amid economic challenges Read More
The debt burden on Senegal’s economy has once again taken center stage in economic discussions. In Dakar, policymakers, economists, and financial experts are actively exploring alternative financing and restructuring solutions …
Senegal tackles debt crisis with new financing strategies beyond IMF Read More
The 7th annual ID4Africa General Assembly is set to take place in Abidjan from May 12 to 15, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët. This year’s theme, “Digital …
ID4Africa 2026: Abidjan hosts Africa’s digital identity leaders Read More
Bénin’s leaders pitch economic transformation at Nairobi investment forum The Director-General of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the CEO of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, showcased the country’s industrial and financial …
Bénin showcases industrial growth at Africa forward investment forum in Kenya Read MoreThe synchronized assaults by the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25, 2026, signify a profound strategic shift since 2012. …
Mali’s security crisis intensifies: junta and russian model under pressure Read More
In a significant strategic move aimed at modernizing its border management infrastructure, the government of Bénin, in close collaboration with the United States, has achieved a critical milestone. The Hillacondji …
Bénin and US fortify border control with MIDAS system deployment at Hillacondji Read More
April 26, 2026, will forever be etched as a somber date for Mali. On this pivotal day, Kidal, once cherished by Bamako as a symbol of its regained strength, tragically …
Kidal’s fall: the day russian allies abandoned Mali Read More
A new chapter is unfolding in the relationship between Senegal and Botswana. Through a high-level diplomatic exchange, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko have affirmed their commitment to fostering …
Senegal and Botswana strengthen economic cooperation Read More
The Burkinabè authorities have recently suspended 811 associations due to “non-renewal of their governing bodies” and dissolved an additional 118 since mid-April. These actions, impacting nearly a thousand organizations, were …
Burkina Faso junta suspends nearly a thousand associations in anti-terrorism drive Read More