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Romuald Wadagni, who will celebrate his 50th birthday next month, has officially commenced his seven-year, renewable term as Bénin’s president. Following his formal declaration as elected by the chief clerk …
Romuald wadagni formally takes office as Bénin’s president, outlining vision for the nation Read More
As Mali’s influential head of state, Assimi Goïta continues to steer the nation through a period of significant fragility. His presence at critical national events, such as the recent funeral …
Assimi goïta navigates challenges as Mali’s leader Read More
Senegal’s leadership shake-up sparks deep political crisis The abrupt dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has plunged Senegal into uncharted political territory. The partnership that …
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The Nigerien government has taken a decisive step to reclaim control over its uranium resources by terminating the long-standing concession held by French firm Orano Mining. In its place, a …
Niger seizes uranium assets from Orano with new national company Read More
Ivorian president Ouattara returns to Abidjan after Kenya mission The President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, landed in Abidjan on Saturday, May 23, 2026, following his participation in the Africa …
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Fulham 2 Newcastle 0 Premier League | Final day showdown | May 24, 2026 Fulham dominates Newcastle in decisive Premier League finale Craven Cottage witnessed a commanding performance as Fulham …
Fulham edge newcastle in final premier league showdown Read More
West Ham 3-0 Leeds Live on air V. Castellanos 67’ J. Bowen 79’ C. Wilson 90’ +4 3 10’ J. Bijol 25’ B. Aaronson 87’ E. Ampadu West Ham 3-0 …
West Ham crush Leeds 3-0 in thrilling Premier League finale Read More
football women’s champions league olympique lyonnais Wendie Renard (Olympique Lyonnais): «the scoreline doesn’t reflect the game’s reality» Following Olympique Lyonnais’ 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League final, …
Wendie renard reflects on lyon’s champions league final loss Read More
Sénégal faces political turmoil as president faye dismisses prime minister sonko In Sénégal, the definitive split between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has now been …
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Once a strategic military bastion, now a besieged outpost Kaliningrad, the heavily fortified Russian exclave wedged between Poland and Lithuania, has entered a new phase of isolation. Long regarded as …
Kaliningrad: Europe’s Russian fortress trapped in geopolitical isolation Read More
The inauguration ceremony of Benin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni will mark a historic milestone in digital accessibility, as authorities and telecommunications providers collaborate to ensure seamless, cost-free nationwide streaming. …
Benin presidential inauguration streamed freely on mobile networks Read More
The terse official statement conceals a seismic shift at the heart of Senegal’s political leadership. Less than two years after their historic 2024 victory, the duo that embodied a generation’s …
Senegal’s political upheaval: what lies behind Sonko’s dismissal Read More