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The audience granted by President Romuald Wadagni on 4 June 2026 to a delegation of the Celestial Church of Christ reveals an unexpected political perspective: that of a model state …
Benin’s exemplary power transition: Talon as facilitator, Wadagni as guarantor through church reunification dossier Read More
For his first official overseas trip outside Africa since taking power in July 2023, General Abdourahamane Tiani chose Turkey. Concluded on June 5, 2026, this historic visit to Ankara solidifies …
Niger and Turkey strengthen partnership after Tiani’s landmark Ankara visit Read More
During his official visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tchiani created a stir by disclosing that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had authorized the delivery of military hardware to Niger prior to …
Niger’s strategic arms acquisition from Turkey: unmasking the long-term implications Read More
The Etalons ladies concluded another series of friendly preparation matches for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN féminine). After a goalless draw (0-0), Burkina Faso and Mali once …
Burkina Faso and Mali women draw 2-2 in can féminine 2026 preparation match Read More
By Rigobert Mukendi, inspired by Wa Bantu Democratic Republic of the Congo’s political landscape has long been marked by recurring tensions: every call for protest in Kinshasa has historically been …
RDC democracy thrives in peaceful protest success Read More
Ousmane Sonko seized the platform of PASTEF’s congress at the Dakar Arena to declare an end to the era of reckless rhetoric within his movement. The leader of the Patriots …
Sonko ends pastEF’s culture of insults to focus on Senegal’s future Read More
Tchad Chad’s 2026 baccalaureate: over 106,000 candidates prepare for crucial exams Chad gears up for the 2026 baccalaureate with a record 106,231 registered candidates, implementing stringent measures and optimized geographical …
Chad’s 2026 baccalaureate: over 106,000 candidates prepare for crucial exams Read More
Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Ousmane Sonko asserts dominance at Pastef congress Dakar witnessed a historic moment on June 2, 2026, as Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, delivered …
Senegal politics: ousmane sonko flexes muscles at pastef congress Read More
Beyond the highly publicized deployment of Africa Corps paramilitaries in the Sahel, a far more opaque logistical machinery operates in the shadows. While global attention focuses on uniformed personnel, Moscow …
Moscow’s covert aerial network in the Sahel: a strategic infiltration of Africa Read More
Sénégal’s political upheaval: Sonko reclaims Pastef as Diomaye governs alone Less than two years after their ascent to power, the political partnership between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former …
Sénégal’s political upheaval: Sonko reclaims Pastef as Diomaye governs alone Read More
Sénégal: ousmane sonko seeks to calm political tensions with bassirou diomaye faye Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has moved to reassure the nation regarding Sénégal’s political landscape, even as questions persist …
Sénégal: ousmane sonko seeks to calm political tensions with bassirou diomaye faye Read More
Under the leadership of Romuald Wadagni, Bénin is embarking on a strategic transformation within its developmental policy. Central to this new era is the rejuvenation of the Sino-Beninese partnership, manifested …
Benin’s strategic development: president wadagni’s infrastructure vision with China Read More