The bustling Conakry port has increasingly become a critical transit hub for Mali‘s military shipments, with recent investigations revealing a sophisticated smuggling network funneling Russian-made weapons into the landlocked nation.…
Month: June 2026
Mothers day and laurent gbagbo’s birthday top ivoirean headlines
Abidjan, 1 June 2026 – The celebration of Mother’s Day in Aboisso, featuring the presence of former First Ladies Henriette Bédié and Simone Gbagbo alongside current First Lady Dominique Ouattara,…
Constitutional council threatens reintegration of ousmane sonko to Senegal’s parliament
A major legal battle is unfolding in Senegal’s political arena as Ousmane Sonko faces a fresh hurdle in his bid to reclaim his seat in the National Assembly. A group…
Togo pauses for change: citizens withdraw from Gnassingbé’s political game
The 6th of June 2026 is not just another protest day—it’s a deliberate break from the status quo. Since 1967, Togo has operated under a rigid, self-perpetuating system blending military,…
Benin president romuald wadagni unveils new leadership team
New presidential team reflects rigor and inclusivity in governance Just eight days after his swearing-in ceremony, President Romuald Wadagni has finalized his core leadership team at the Bénin Presidential Palace.…
Senegal the deepening divide between diomaye and sonko
A Political Alliance Shaken to Its Core The bonds that once united Senegal’s most prominent opposition figures—Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko—are now showing deep cracks, exposing fractures that have…
Romuald Wadagni’s presidency in Benin: balancing change and stability
Just one week into his tenure, Benin’s newly sworn-in President Romuald Wadagni is already working to define his leadership style. Taking over from Patrice Talon—under whom he served as Minister…