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The European Union, alongside key European cooperation agencies, formalized a €348 million funding package—equivalent to nearly 3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams—dedicated to advancing Morocco’s water infrastructure initiatives. The agreement was signed …
EU allocates €348 million to boost Morocco’s water strategy amid climate challenges Read More
In a dramatic turn at the ongoing trial for the murder of Cameroonian radio host Martinez Zogo, a harrowing video depicting the final moments of the journalist was unveiled yesterday …
Shocking video surfaces in martinez zogo murder trial in Yaoundé Read More
A recent statement released on May 31 by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) brings grave accusations against the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian …
JNIM alleges abuses against civilians by Malian forces and Africa Corps in Niono Read More
Residents of Goma, a bustling city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), are feeling the pinch after authorities in neighboring Rwanda announced the closure of border crossings …
Border closure between DRC and Rwanda disrupts local economies Read More
Barely a week after his inauguration on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni of Benin has already made a significant impact on the international stage. On Monday, June 1, the Beninese …
Benin’s president romuald wadagni embarks on pivotal Nigeria visit Read More
In a significant political development, Senegal’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, unveiled his cabinet on Monday, June 1st. The new team comprises 30 ministers, notably without …
Senegal: prime minister ahmadou al aminou mohamed lô forms cabinet without pastef Read More
PolitiqueNiger Bénin-Niger : les impacts de la fermeture de la frontière Despite attempts by traders and transporters to reroute through Nigeria, significant financial losses and a slowdown in commercial activities …
Economic fallout from the Bénin-Niger border closure Read More
A significant joint military undertaking by Nigerian and Beninese forces has led to the neutralization of more than 500 terrorists in the Babanna border area, situated within Nigeria’s Niger State. …
Joint Bénin-Nigeria operation: over 500 terrorists neutralized in babanna, nigerian residents celebrate Read More
General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, Chad’s Minister of Public Security and Immigration, addressed the nation’s senators on June 1, 2026. The session focused on an oral question with debate initiated by …
Chadian security minister addresses senators on persistent insecurity Read More
Freshly sworn in as President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni is embarking on an unprecedented diplomatic mission this Tuesday, June 2, making simultaneous stops in Niamey and Ouagadougou. …
Bénin’s new president romuald wadagni kicks off west african tour from Niamey and Ouagadougou Read More
Democratic Republic of the Congo reports Escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: torture, arbitrary detentions and impunity persist © Aboodi vesakaran/Unsplash Share The resurgence of armed conflict …
Human rights crisis escalates in eastern democratic republic of Congo amid persistent conflict Read More
Senegal’s president faye forms new government amidst sonko’s pastef party boycott Key figures from Pastef, the party led by former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, have been included in the new …
Senegal’s president faye forms new government amidst sonko’s pastef party boycott Read More