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During the 85th session of the African Parliamentary Union (UPA) Executive Committee, National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko held an important meeting on Thursday, June 4, with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, …
Ousmane sonko advocates for african parliamentary union operational reform Read More
The Eagles of Mali are diligently refining their tactics in Antalya, Turkey, as they gear up for a significant international friendly match against Iran, scheduled for this Thursday at 16:30 …
Mali’s eagles reveal starting lineup for international friendly against Iran Read More
The 85th session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) provided a platform for critical discussions this June in Senegal. On the sidelines of the meeting, Ousmane …
Senegal parliament speaker urges african parliamentary reform at upa meeting Read More
On Thursday, June 4, 2026, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara welcomed his Béninois counterpart, Romuald Wadagni, in Abidjan for a high-level working visit. This meeting underscored the deepening of bilateral relations …
Ivorian-béninois ties: Ouattara and Wadagni drive west african integration Read More
Under the Trump administration’s latest immigration policy, United States embassies in Gabon will halt visa issuance starting June 2026, a move confirmed by senior officials within the State Department. This …
Gabonese residents face new us visa restrictions by 2026 Read More
Niamey, June 4, 2026 — The Prytanée Militaire de Niamey (PMN) celebrated its most outstanding students this week during a prestigious awards ceremony marking the close of the 2025-2026 academic …
Niamey honors top students at military academy Read More
Opposition leader Maurice Kamto denounces constitutional breach over extended municipal terms in Cameroon Maurice Kamto, leader of Cameroon’s Movement for the Rebirth of Cameroon (MRC), has condemned the recent extension …
Maurice Kamto challenges municipal term extension in Cameroon Read More
The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) has categorically dismissed reports claiming the demise of its second-in-command, Sidna Ag Hita, following an airstrike in central Mali. Close associates of Ag …
Jihadist leader sidna ag hita denies death reports after Mali air strike Read More
Algiers, June 4, 2026 — After years of anticipation, the trans-Saharan gas pipeline (TSGP) project has reached a critical milestone. On Wednesday, representatives from Niger, Algeria, and Nigeria convened in …
Trans-Saharan gas pipeline nears completion with Alger meeting Read More
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Claudy Siar recruté par Romuald Wadagni Read More
CAN 2025 : Le Sénégal déclaré champion d’Afrique par Alexandre Ruiz The ongoing controversy surrounding the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 title places Senegal at the heart of an …
Alexandre Ruiz declares Sénégal can 2025 champions amidst ongoing dispute Read More
On 3 June 2026, President Romuald Wadagni implemented a landmark initiative by releasing an unprecedented one billion FCFA allocation to public health facilities. The fund is designed to ensure that …
Breaking the cycle of paid emergencies in Benin’s public health system Read More