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Mali and Burkina Faso step up security and diplomacy amid armed threats
The governments of Mali and Burkina Faso are deepening their security collaboration as armed groups intensify threats along their shared border, while a fresh wave of Burkinabè refugees seeks shelter
Read MoreAl Aminou Lo’s inaugural address: charting a new course for Senegal’s government
Al Aminou Lo’s inaugural address: charting a new course for Senegal’s government During his inaugural address, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo underscored the imperative of governmental action focused squarely
Read MoreSenegal’s new government formed without ousmane sonko’s pastef party
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Amine Mohamed Lô, officially announced the formation of a 30-member government on Monday evening. Notably, this new executive body does not include any representatives from
Read MoreGabon’s Nadia Christelle Koye clarifies the debate on presidential power
Gabon is currently grappling with a fresh wave of discussions surrounding national sovereignty, and Nadia Christelle Koye, a prominent figure in Gabonese politics, has stepped forward to challenge what she
Read MoreAllegations of civilian abuses by malian forces and africa corps surface in Ségou region
On May 31, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) publicly accused the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian allies, Africa Corps, of carrying out executions
Read MoreBorder closure rattles goma’s economy as Rwanda trade stops
Residents of Goma face mounting financial strain following the abrupt closure of border crossings with Gisenyi in Rwanda. The decision, which halted all official trade and movement, has sent shockwaves
Read MoreBenin’s new president initiates strategic diplomatic outreach to Nigeria
Just days after assuming the presidency on May 24, Romuald Wadagni swiftly made his mark on the international stage. On Monday, June 1, the Beninese head of state embarked on
Read MoreSenegal’s new government: pastaf’s absence raises questions
Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô officially unveiled Senegal’s new government on the evening of Monday, June 1st. This newly formed cabinet comprises 30 ministers, yet notably, it does
Read MoreEconomic repercussions of the Bénin-Niger border closure
PolitiqueNiger Bénin-Niger : les impacts de la fermeture de la frontière Despite efforts to reroute trade through Nigeria, merchants and freight forwarders are reporting significant financial setbacks and a marked
Read MoreJoint Nigeria-Benin operation neutralizes 500 terrorists in Babanna, Niger State
A significant joint military operation, involving Nigerian and Beninese forces, has successfully neutralized over 500 terrorists in the Babanna border region, located within Niger State, Nigeria. This extensive five-day offensive,
Read MoreBordeaux’s legal move unlocks return of gabonese artworks from french museum
An unprecedented chapter in the restitution of African heritage is unfolding in Bordeaux. On June 1, 2026, the city’s authorities officially declined a bequest of 53 artworks originally from multiple
Read MoreSenegal’s new government signals faye-sonko cohabitation
A new government has been unveiled in Senegal, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s political landscape. This significant cabinet formation notably proceeds without the inclusion of the Pastef party,
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