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Mali and Burkina Faso are deepening their security collaboration as armed group threats persist along their shared border and a fresh wave of Burkinabè refugees crosses into Malian territory. On …
Mali and Burkina Faso step up joint security and diplomatic efforts amid armed group threats 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
Senegal has officially unveiled its new government, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s political trajectory. The formation of this new cabinet highlights a unique cohabitation arrangement between President Bassirou …
Senegal’s new cabinet: diomaye and sonko navigate cohabitation without pastef Read More
The intense rivalry between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, recently showcased in a thrilling Champions League final where the Parisians triumphed in a penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), is now …
Psg and arsenal square off for mateus fernandes in a 97m€ summer transfer tussle Read More
SEOUL, June 2 — In a landmark interview on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul, Benin’s Foreign Minister Corinne Amori Brunet outlined the West African nation’s …
Benin’s foreign minister highlights investment opportunities for south korean firms Read More
At 40, James Milner has called time on his illustrious career, capping off a Premier League odyssey that saw him break one of football’s most coveted records. In February of …
James Milner retires: a Premier League legend’s incredible journey Read More
Sénégal’s new government takes shape without Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party On Monday, June 1st, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveiled his new government cabinet, notably excluding members of his own …
Sénégal’s new government takes shape without Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party Read More
Côte d’Ivoire is on the verge of a historic leap in modernizing its national infrastructure. As part of the comprehensive National Development Program (PND) spanning 2026-2030, the government has unveiled …
Côte d’Ivoire’s ambitious high-speed rail project set to redefine national connectivity Read More
International ratings agency Moody’s has shifted Mali’s sovereign credit outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’, while retaining its Caa2 rating. The move underscores growing concerns over escalating security threats, tightening regional …
Moody’s downgrades Mali’s economic outlook amid rising risks Read More
The dismantling of a decades-old financial exploitation scheme For more than twenty years, Togo’s education system operated a clandestine revenue stream that drained the resources of countless families. The abrupt …
Breaking the cycle of sms result scams in Togo’s education system Read More
The 2025-2026 season concluded with a historic double for Paris Saint-Germain, as the club secured its second consecutive UEFA Champions League title by overcoming Arsenal in a thrilling penalty shootout …
Psg set to sign russian star Aleksey Batrakov this summer Read More
In Niamey, the announcement of a large-scale displacement operation affecting 26,000 individuals has ignited a legitimate wave of indignation within civil society. By executing this extensive measure without any accompanying …
Niamey’s mass evictions: 26,000 citizens displaced without redress Read More