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,

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Polisario 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

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Yas 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

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Dakar 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

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DRC 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

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Touareg 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

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Dakar 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

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Niger 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

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N’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

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Benin 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

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Benin 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

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Togo 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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