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Alassane Ouattara: from Mougins to the Élysée, a tale of French friendships
From the Riviera to the presidential palace The story of Alassane Ouattara’s friendships in France is a journey that starts in the picturesque town of Mougins, on the French Riviera,
Read MorePolisario struggles as Morocco’s military dominance grows
The death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a senior commander in the Sahrawi army and son of the movement’s former president, has laid bare the harsh reality on the ground. He
Read MoreYas Togo boosts distribution network with six new vehicles
Yas Togo continues its investment drive to strengthen its distribution network. The telecommunications operator officially handed over several vehicles to wholesale partners on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in Lomé, as
Read MoreDakar court adjourns Sonko-Niang villa dispute to 2026
The civil lawsuit between former minister Mame Mbaye Niang and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko over ownership of a villa in the Keur Gorgui district has been postponed. The third civil
Read MoreDRC referendum law reignites popular sovereignty debate
Politics DRC referendum law reignites popular sovereignty debate Two decades after the 2005 referendum law, deputies have approved a new text regulating the conditions for organising a referendum, particularly for
Read MoreTouareg rebels used Libya base for Kidal offensive
The rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) established a strategic corridor linking Libya to northern Mali through Niger to orchestrate their recent military campaign. In the ever-shifting security landscape
Read MoreDakar court delays Mame Mbaye Niang vs Ousmane Sonko case to July 2026
The Dakar High Court has adjourned the case between Mame Mbaye Niang and Ousmane Sonko until July 22, 2026. The postponement was granted at the request of the former prime
Read MoreNiger pushes forward with Nafissatou Idé Sadou’s CEDAW candidacy
Niamey, 10 June 2026 – Niger is strengthening its footprint in international bodies. With this goal in mind, the president of the Advisory Council for Refoundation (CCR), Dr Mamoudou Harouna
Read MoreN’Djamena hosts 25th international pharmaceutical forum for African health
Chad’s capital is hosting the 25th edition of the International Pharmaceutical Forum, a significant gathering of experts, healthcare professionals, and delegates from various African nations. Under the theme of strengthening
Read MoreBenin embraces asset-light governance model for presidential travel
Benin’s strategic departure from presidential aircraft ownership In a bold departure from conventional African governance practices, where state-owned presidential jets symbolize sovereignty and prestige, Benin has steadfastly adhered to an
Read MoreBenin and Mali strengthen bilateral ties with historic Bamako meeting
In a landmark diplomatic engagement, the President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, embarked on an official visit to Bamako, where he met with Mali’s Head of State, General Assimi Goïta. This
Read MoreTogo strengthens nuclear safety with new legislative framework
LOMÉ, June 10, 2026 — Togo’s National Assembly has approved four pivotal laws to bolster nuclear safety and radiological risk management. The landmark decision, made during Tuesday’s third plenary session
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