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In a decisive address to legislators during a plenary session focused on labor and social security code revisions, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, firmly refuted allegations of an …
Sonko denies issuing ultimatum to senegalese president Read More
Following the adoption of a resolution by the European Parliament addressing human rights and public freedoms in Burkina Faso, the military-led administration has opted for a confrontational stance rather than …
Burkina Faso’s military regime rejects EU criticism with defiance Read More
Atlético de Madrid takes legal route in Julian Alvarez transfer dispute with Barcelona Tensions escalated dramatically between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona this week as Argentine striker Julián Álvarez …
Atlético de Madrid threatens legal action over Julian Alvarez transfer saga Read More
Eastern DRC faces worsening security crisis: SADC demands respect for Doha and Washington agreements M23 rebels at Kibumba Security Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 07:56 The Southern African Development Community …
Eastern DRC security crisis: SADC urges strict adherence to doha and Washington agreements Read More
Boubacar Sidiki Haidara West Africa correspondent Russia-Africa relations Mohamed Bazoum Khalifa Haftar Romuald Wadagni Assimi Goïta Ibrahim Traoré Abdourahamane Tiani Alliance of Sahel States Niger’s strategic pivot toward pragmatic governance …
Niger’s leader embraces pragmatic diplomacy amid regional challenges Read More
The Togolese Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARCOP Togo) has officially closed the controversy surrounding the PEREL PLUS international tender on June 19, 2026, with Decision No. 024-2026 rejecting all allegations …
Togo’s public procurement regulator clears Lomé power grid expansion tender Read More
Despite the vast consumer market of 1.4 billion people offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Gabon continues to face challenges in expanding its exports to neighboring countries. …
Gabon’s struggle to boost trade with African peers Read More
EconomieNiger Dégel Bénin-Niger… jusqu’à rouvrir la frontière ? Sandrine Blanchard 22/06/202622 juin 2026 Le comité conjoint d’experts suscite un espoir de déblocage dans la crise entre le Niger et le …
Dégel Bénin-Niger… jusqu’à rouvrir la frontière ? Read More
The joint expert committee tasked with evaluating the reopening of the Benin-Niger border has delivered its findings, sparking cautious optimism. A preliminary agreement has been reached on security protocols, transit …
Bénin and Niger edge closer to reopening border Read More
Bénin revises national accounts base, GDP 2023 jumps by 25.2% The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Benin’s national accounts, adopting 2023 as the …
Bénin revises national accounts base, GDP 2023 jumps by 25.2% Read More
Niger and Benin edge closer to reopening borders after three-year standoff After three years of strained relations culminating in a complete border closure, Niger and Benin have signaled a potential …
Niger Benin border reopening talks reach breakthrough Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded a critical mission in Dakar last month, addressing pressing debt sustainability concerns in Senegal. Led by mission chief Mercedes Vera Martin, the team engaged …
Senegal’s debt talks with IMF: key insights from recent negotiations Read More