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Algiers, June 4, 2026 — After years of anticipation, the trans-Saharan gas pipeline (TSGP) project has reached a critical milestone. On Wednesday, representatives from Niger, Algeria, and Nigeria convened in …
Trans-Saharan gas pipeline nears completion with Alger meeting Read More
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Claudy Siar recruté par Romuald Wadagni Read More
On 3 June 2026, President Romuald Wadagni implemented a landmark initiative by releasing an unprecedented one billion FCFA allocation to public health facilities. The fund is designed to ensure that …
Breaking the cycle of paid emergencies in Benin’s public health system Read More
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Colombia have reaffirmed their dedication to deepening collaboration between the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission and the UN Security Council, placing peacekeeping at …
Morocco and Colombia strengthen un peacebuilding ties Read More
Ouagadougou and Belgrade are taking concrete steps to strengthen their bilateral cooperation, with a focus on defence, security, and professional training. On June 3, 2026, a high-level delegation of Serbian …
Burkina Faso and Serbia deepen ties in defence and security partnership Read More
Bradley Barcola has concluded another successful season with Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the Parisian club’s Champions League victory, the winger did not start in the final. With two years remaining on …
Bradley Barcola’s future at PSG: a transfer battle brewing? Read More
The future of social media in Gabon took center stage at an international digital regulation conference held in Côte d’Ivoire. During the event, Germain Ngoyo Moussavou, President of the High …
Gabon and Meta resume talks on social media regulation Read More
Cotonou has just delivered a historic milestone in public governance, etching the Benin flag into the global stage with an unmatched achievement in budget transparency. Recent findings from the Open …
Benin’s citizen-led budget model sets global transparency standard Read More
Mali’s government targets key figures in escalating conflict Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and diplomat, leads the JNIM (Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin), a coalition formed in 2017. …
Mali issues high bounties for top jihadist and rebel leaders Read More
Following his inauguration, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni has opted to embark on his first official foreign visit to Côte d’Ivoire. This decision transcends mere protocol; it represents a …
Romuald Wadagni’s strategic pivot toward Côte d’Ivoire Read More
The coalition of opposition forces, united under the banner of the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR), has formally called for the removal of Ousmane Sonko …
Senegal’s opposition pushes for ousmane sonko’s parliamentary exit Read More
France’s world cup warm-up matches: 10 unforgettable games before the tournament With the World Cup just days away (June 11), the French national team under Didier Deschamps faces Côte d’Ivoire …
France’s world cup warm-up matches: 10 unforgettable games before the tournament Read More