Benin’s bold diplomatic outreach to Sahel allies
Cotonou has embarked on a significant diplomatic shift following the inauguration of President Romuald Wadagni. In a swift and strategic regional tour, the newly elected
Life under siege: the Jnim blockades strangling Malian communities
The strategic strangulation of Malian villages In Mali, the Jnim has increasingly turned to blockades as a primary instrument of warfare. This strategy is not
Bénin embraces youth-led reforestation in national tree planting day celebration
Tori-Bossito hosts pivotal tree-planting ceremony to launch 2026-2027 reforestation drive On the morning of Monday, 1 June 2026, the grounds of École Primaire Publique (EPP)
Diplomatic thaw as Benin’s president visits Niamey
Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni arrived in Niamey on Tuesday for an official visit that could signal a turning point in relations between Benin and Niger,
EU commits €348 million to boost Morocco’s water resilience
In a landmark move to strengthen water security in Morocco, the European Union and key European development agencies have finalized a €348 million funding agreement—equivalent
Senegal constitutional council to decide sonko’s fate in parliament
Senator Sonko’s future in the National Assembly hangs in the balance as the Constitutional Council reviews eligibility The Constitutional Council is currently examining whether opposition
Shocking evidence emerges in martinez zogo murder trial
The highly anticipated trial surrounding the murder of Martinez Zogo, a prominent Cameroonian radio host whose lifeless body was discovered in January 2023 following severe
Mali and Burkina Faso deepen security ties amid rising armed threats
In response to escalating armed threats along their shared borders and a fresh wave of Burkinabè refugees crossing into Mali, authorities in Mali and Burkina
Prime minister ahmadou al aminou lo outlines government priorities, hints at past political tensions
Al Aminou Lo lance des piques au Premier ministre sortant, Ousmane Sonko During his inaugural address, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo underscored the imperative
Senegal’s new cabinet takes shape, Ousmane Sonko’s party not included
Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Amine Mohamed Lô of Senegal unveiled the composition of a new 30-member government on Monday evening. Notably, the executive team does
Gabon: clarifying the presidential power debate amid transition
The discourse on national sovereignty in Gabon has taken a fresh turn following Nadia Christelle Koye’s recent intervention. The prominent political figure has broken her
Ségou faces new allegations of civilian abuses in Niono
In a sharply worded statement released on May 31, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) accused Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and