Benin Niger bilateral diplomacy boosts security ties amid regional tensions

The newly elected President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, made a brief but significant visit to Niger on June 2, marking his first trip there since the military takeover in Niamey…

Senegal’s political split leaves youth in disarray

Senegal’s leadership fracture stuns young voters Saikou Seydi On Monday, Senegal’s newly appointed Prime Minister unveiled the cabinet lineup. Just hours earlier, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the ruling Pastef-Les Patriotes…

Proposing a three-party system to reform democratic governance in DRC

As debates intensify over revising or replacing the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s current Constitution, one undeniable truth emerges: our democratic model is exhausted. To break the deadlock, I advocate…

Benin Niger realpolitik drives diplomatic thaw amid tensions

President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin concluded a brief but significant working visit to Niger earlier today, marking a deliberate step toward easing strained relations between the two nations. The high-profile…

Morocco eu water partnership tackles climate challenges with 3.7 billion dh investment

Economy Morocco-EU water partnership invests 3.7 billion dirhams to combat climate change This landmark collaboration between Morocco and the European Union transforms political commitments into tangible action, addressing one of…

Senegal politics: why the diomaye sonko split confounds students

Politics Senegal Senegal politics: why the Diomaye-Sonko split confounds students June 2, 2026 Even after their political alliance collapsed, many Senegalese students still struggle to grasp the sudden split between…

Sonko reveals behind the scenes of his dismissal as prime minister

Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, has shed light on the circumstances surrounding his abrupt removal from office. During a public address, he recounted the…

Bénin’s persistent diplomacy fosters a thaw in Sahel relations

Following the July 2023 coup in Niger and the subsequent imposition of stringent regional sanctions, the Cotonou-Niamey axis endured a profound period of strain. This crisis was starkly characterized by…

Senegal’s opposition challenges ousmane sonko’s assembly election at constitutional council

RÉINTÉGRATION ET ÉLECTION D’OUSMANE SONKO AU PERCHOIR L’opposition saisit le Conseil constitutionnel   A coalition of opposition parliamentarians has formally lodged a petition with the Constitutional Council, seeking to invalidate…

Ousmane Sonko addresses the press after Mali’s new government formation

Government reshuffle sparks reactions from Ousmane Sonko Following the announcement of Mali’s freshly appointed government, political tensions have taken center stage as Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition figure, held a…

Goma’s economy struggles after border closure with Rwanda

Goma, a bustling commercial hub in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is facing severe economic disruptions following the closure of its border with Rwanda. Once a thriving artery…

Benin president romuald wadagni’s landmark visit to Nigeria

Just one week after his inauguration, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarked on his maiden official foreign trip, choosing Nigeria as his destination. The president landed in Lagos on June 1,…