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Polisario’s military disadvantage in face of Morocco’s advances June 11, 2026 – 06:00 – Morocco The Polisario Front continues to pursue dialogue with Morocco despite the loss of a key …
Polisario’s military disadvantage in face of Morocco’s advances Read More
Expanding reach through strategic investments Yas Togo has taken a significant step toward strengthening its nationwide distribution network by officially handing over six new vehicles to key wholesale partners. The …
Yas Togo boosts distribution network with six new vehicles Read More
Dakar’s third civil chamber has once again delayed the high-stakes civil proceedings between former Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang and current Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, this time pushing the hearing …
Dakar court postpones sonko and mame mbaye niang villa dispute to 2026 Read More
Politics In the Congo, the referendum law revives the debate on popular sovereignty June 10, 2026 Twenty-one years after the 2005 referendum law, lawmakers have adopted a new bill regulating …
Congo referendum law sparks sovereignty debate Read More
The Sahel’s shifting security landscape Recent military developments in northern Mali have exposed a sophisticated transnational supply network linking southern Libya to the region, with the Nigerien border serving as …
Mali rebels use libyan bases to advance toward Kidal Read More
The Dakar High Court has pushed back the legal showdown between Mame Mbaye Niang and Ousmane Sonko to July 22, 2026, granting the latter’s legal team additional time to respond …
Dakar court adjourns Sonko-Niang property dispute to july 2026 Read More
Niamey, June 10, 2026 – Niger is taking bold steps to elevate its profile on the global stage. In a strategic move, Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, Chairman of the National …
Niger promotes Nafissatou Idé Sadou’s bid for un women’s rights committee Read More
Chad N’Djamena hosts landmark international pharmaceutical forum on african health solutions The 25th International Pharmaceutical Forum gathers African health leaders in N’Djamena to tackle medicine access gaps and boost local …
N’Djamena hosts landmark international pharmaceutical forum on african health solutions Read More
The Republic of Benin continues to defy continental norms regarding state prestige expenditures, particularly in the realm of presidential aviation. While many African governments view the ownership of executive aircraft …
Benin’s asset-light governance: a pragmatic shift in public spending Read More
On the historic morning of June 9, 2026, a significant milestone was etched into the annals of regional diplomacy when the President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, arrived in Bamako for …
Benin and Mali strengthen bilateral ties with new solidarity pact in Bamako Read More
LOMÉ, 9 June 2026 — The Togolese National Assembly has taken a decisive step toward bolstering nuclear safety and radiological risk management by adopting four key legislative measures. The landmark …
Togo strengthens nuclear safety with new legislative framework Read More
The United States Embassy in Rabat recently commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, choosing the ancient historical site of Chellah for this significant occasion. This event served as a …
Historic chellah hosts us independence celebration, strengthening Morocco-us ties Read More