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Niger has formally commenced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move consistent with the breakaway stance adopted by the military authorities since they assumed power in July …
Niger takes formal step to exit the International Criminal Court Read More
Following a second consecutive European title with Paris Saint-Germain, the squad is seeing a shift in dynamics as several players look for new challenges. Among them is Gonçalo Ramos, who …
Gonçalo Ramos eyes AC Milan move as Ruben Amorim pushes for transfer Read More
The detention of Cameroonian influencer Elysée le Sneiper in Côte d’Ivoire has triggered a significant wave of concern throughout Cameroun. In a public statement shared on Meta, the comedian Moustik …
Moustik le Karismatik calls for government intervention after Elysée le Sneiper’s arrest in Côte d’Ivoire Read More
Morocco’s growing footprint: securing nine pivotal seats in the African Union These nine newly acquired seats transcend mere symbolic presence, strategically placing Morocco within several of the African Union’s most …
Morocco’s growing footprint: securing nine pivotal seats in the African Union Read More
Jean-pierre Antchoue Ayenoue, Vice-president in charge of International Affairs and the Diaspora, specialized in anti-corruption and anti-money laundering measures, weighs in on the current state of national integrity. What is …
Gabon faces a moment of truth in its fight against corruption Read More
The République démocratique du Congo (RDC), Rwanda, and the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) are moving toward a significant milestone in their joint voluntary repatriation program. During a high-level summit …
Rwanda and DRC target 10,000 voluntary refugee returns by late 2026 Read More
The government of Togo has suffered a significant setback at the regional level following a ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice. The judicial body determined that the constitutional amendment …
Togo constitution reform faces legal setback from ECOWAS court Read More
This week, Cotonou is at the center of a groundbreaking movement to transform education in Benin. From June 22 to 26, the Azalaï Hotel is hosting a landmark workshop focused …
Benin education reform: building a unified curriculum for future generations Read More
Three years after the Niger military authorities forged closer ties with Russia following the July 2023 coup, the security situation in the country has continued to deteriorate rather than improve. …
Niger faces worsening jihadist threat three years after Russia pivot Read More
Strengthening Gabon-Mauritania ties through shared francophone values Deep-rooted diplomatic bonds between Gabon and Mauritania were further solidified this week during a high-level meeting in Libreville. The encounter brought together Brice …
Mauritania seeks Gabon’s backing for OIF leadership bid Read More
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