In a solemn ceremony held at the Palais des congrès in Cotonou, the Constitutional Court of Benin declared Romuald Wadagni the official winner of the
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Benin sets new standard with peaceful leadership transition
West Africa Focus Benin sets new standard with peaceful leadership transition Editorial Team May 24, 2026 78 No comments Cotonou, May 24, 2026 — Benin
Benin romuald wadagni investiture marks patrice talon’s exit
Afrique Bénin: Romuald Wadagni sworn in as President as Patrice Talon steps down Romuald Wadagni has officially taken office as President of Benin following a
Maxence Lacroix set for final Crystal Palace appearance as transfer talks heat up
Defender Maxence Lacroix poised to leave Crystal Palace after standout season Crystal Palace’s French defender Maxence Lacroix is set to play what looks like his
Senegalese fans freed by Morocco’s king return home after can final turmoil
Senegalese football fans pardoned after Morocco chaos return home Football Politics Senegalese supporters disembarking at Ndiass International Airport on Sunday morning Eighteen Senegalese football fans
Chadian supreme court upholds succés masra’s conviction, transformateurs decry political verdict
chadian supreme court upholds succés masra’s conviction, transformateurs decry political verdict In a significant legal development, Chad’s Supreme Court on Thursday, May 21, dismissed the
Niger’s kirtachi attack: secret defense intel uncovers jnim’s extensive loot
Following the brutal assault on the Niger National Guard (GNN) in Kirtachi, located within the Tillabéri region, an internal radio message dated May 22, 2026,
South Africa initiates Kemi Seba extradition amidst geopolitical tensions
South Africa’s Strategic Decision to Extradite Pan-African Activist The South African judiciary has formally initiated extradition proceedings against Kemi Seba, a prominent pan-African activist known
Benin gets new president as Romuald Wadagni takes office quietly
Romuald Wadagni, set to celebrate his 50th birthday next month, has officially begun his seven-year term as Benin’s new president. His inauguration took place Sunday
Senegal’s political turmoil deepens after prime minister’s dismissal
After months of escalating tensions, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Senegal’s highly popular Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a move that has plunged the nation
Niger takes control of uranium sector with new national company
The Nigerien government has finalized its decision to terminate the uranium mining concession held by French firm Orano Mining, replacing it with a newly established
Ivorian president Ouattara returns from Kenya summit in Abidjan
Ivorian Head of State Alassane Ouattara landed in Abidjan on Saturday, May 23, 2026, following his participation in the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi.