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The government of Chad has announced the deployment of 1,500 soldiers to Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed security mission aimed at curbing the escalating violence perpetrated by armed …
Chad sends 1500 troops to haiti amid escalating gang violence Read More
PolitiqueNiger Passeport AES : où en est le processus ? Carole Assignon 20/04/202620 avril 2026 Au sein de l’Alliance des États du Sahel, le passeport AES doit remplacer celui de …
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Togo’s evolving Sahel strategy for regional security The Togo has positioned itself as a potential bridge between military-led governments in the Sahel region—specifically the Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—and the …
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Le Bénin renforce ses effectifs dédiés à la protection de l’enfance avec l’intégration d’une nouvelle promotion d’éducateurs spécialisés. L’École de Formation des Professions Judiciaires (EFPJ) à Abomey-Calavi a accueilli la …
Bénin : nouvelle vague d’éducateurs spécialisés prête à servir la protection de l’enfance Read More
Click to expand Image The military leadership in Burkina Faso is intensifying its systemic crackdown on independent voices through restrictive new laws, administrative hurdles, and punitive actions against both domestic …
Burkina Faso military junta dissolves 118 civil society groups Read More
Less than a month after Africa’s football governing body stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title following chaotic scenes in the final against Morocco on January 19, another …
FIFA sanctions referee after controversial africa cup final Read More
During a high-level summit in Lomé this Saturday, Togo introduced its latest security and geopolitical framework designed for the Sahel region. The conference facilitated discussions between members of the Economic …
Togo positions itself as a diplomatic link between the Sahel and global partners Read More
The Africa Cup of Nations final, ultimately secured by Morocco against Senegal on January 18, continues to generate significant discussion. Initially, the trophy was awarded to Senegal’s Lions of Teranga; …
Senegal-Morocco can final: supporters released, legal battles persist Read More
In a move that signals a significant shift in Benin’s political climate, former President Thomas Boni Yayi has publicly extended his support to Romuald Wadagni following his rise to power. …
Benin moves toward reconciliation as former president endorses new leadership Read More
While he brands himself as the “general” of the Black cause and a defender of African independence against neo-colonialism, Kemi Seba’s recent actions paint a more complex and troubling picture. …
The contradictions of Kemi Seba: How questionable alliances are undermining his pan-African movement Read More
The inauguration of Romuald Wadagni as president marks a pivotal shift for the financial ecosystem in Cotonou. National and global investors are closely monitoring the initial indicators of an administration …
Financial markets respond to the election of Benin’s new head of state Read More
Benin’s medical infrastructure has reached a significant milestone in its modernization journey. On April 16, 2026, the Minister of Health, Professor Benjamin Hounkpatin, officially accepted a delivery of 600 state-of-the-art …
Benin boosts emergency medical response with 600 new oxygen concentrators Read More