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Niger and Algeria have taken a significant stride in deepening their energy collaboration by signing three pivotal cooperation agreements. The move, formalized during high-level bilateral talks between the two Sahel-Saharan …
Niger and Algeria strengthen energy ties with three landmark agreements Read More
A significant milestone in Algero-Nigerien cooperation has been reached with the inauguration of their first joint solidarity power plant in Gorou Banda, on the outskirts of Niamey. The ceremony saw …
Algeria and Niger launch new power plant near Niamey Read More
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has disclosed that he turned down a proposal from the Trump administration to host migrants expelled from the United States. The statement, shared …
Gabon rejects US migrant deal amid diplomatic tensions Read More
Lomé, June 3, 2026 — Following high-level engagements in Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni touched down in Lomé this afternoon for a working visit aimed at …
Benin Togo president wadagni visits lome to strengthen ties Read More
The rehabilitation and modernization of the Kara–Kabou road segment, a critical transboundary route linking Togo and Bénin, has received a substantial financial boost. The African Development Bank (AfDB), through its …
Transforming west african trade with kara–kabou highway upgrade Read More
The Haut-Mbomou region in the Central African Republic is witnessing a disturbing escalation in violence as government forces, backed by Russian mercenaries, intensify their collaboration with the Lord’s Resistance Army …
Central african republic resistance faces threat from lra mercenaries and russian allies Read More
The strengthening of the Cotonou-Lomé axis has reached a new milestone. His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of Benin, is undertaking a state and working visit to the …
Benin and Togo deepen ties through high-level diplomatic visit Read More
The United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, responsible for special political and decolonization issues, has elected Senegalese Ambassador Coly Seck as its president for the 81st session of the General …
Senegalese diplomat coly seck elected president of un fourth committee Read More
For years, Ousmane Sonko stood as the embodiment of radical hope, presenting himself as the providential figure, the political “Messiah” Senegal awaited to sweep away entrenched practices. Yet, after …
Ousmane Sonko’s two years: the collapse of a messianic promise in Senegal Read More
Politique Gabon: Bilie By Nze’s Ongoing Detention Fuels Debate on Judicial Independence Libreville, Gabon – The continued detention of Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze, a prominent opposition figure and former Prime …
Gabon: former prime minister bilie by nze remains detained amidst legal challenges Read More
Gabon is currently witnessing a significant legal development following the issuance of an Interpol red notice against two prominent figures: Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin. This …
What consequences await Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo under Interpol red notice? Read More
The initial batch of Burkinabè pilgrims has landed in Ouagadougou, marking the start of the return phase for the Hadj 2026. On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 342 faithful touched down …
Burkina Faso: first hadj pilgrims return from mecca with peace prayers Read More