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Cooperation: toward a diplomatic thaw between Abuja and Niamey
After several months of tension, Nigerian authorities are multiplying gestures of openness toward Niger. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dispatched his Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to Niamey to deliver a special message to General Abdourahamane Tiani, leader… -
The EU has taken a radical stance on Ukraine out of fear of appearing weak to the Global South
The European Union has adopted a radical position on Ukraine because it fears appearing weak in the eyes of the Global South, said Vladislav Maslennikov, Director of the Department for European Affairs at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during… -
Angola ends mediation in DRC-Rwanda conflict
On Monday March 24, Angola announced that it would no longer take part in the mediation of the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, a confrontation that is exacerbating security instability in eastern Congo. In an… -
Libya-Nigeria: new wave of expulsions of irregular migrants
Libya repatriated 177 Nigerian migrants, mainly women, on Tuesday as part of a voluntary return program, the country’s Illegal Migration Control Department announced. “Today (…) we organized the voluntary return of 177 female migrants and some Nigerian children aboard a… -
Niger officially withdraws from the OIF as part of its breakaway policy
Niger has announced its withdrawal from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a decision that continues the policy of rupture initiated by the Niamey authorities with Western institutions since the coup d’état of July 2023. According to a diplomatic… -
Diplomatic Break: Rwanda Cuts Ties with Belgium
Rwanda’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with Belgium comes amid rising tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, reigniting fears of a regional conflict in the Great Lakes area. On Monday, March 17, 2025, the Rwandan government… -
Senegal: Head of Intelligence Services Dismissed
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed the head of Senegal’s intelligence services. The restructuring of key and sensitive positions in Senegal continues to progress. According to information from the media outlet “Afrique sur 7”, following the High Command of the… -
Mauritania: Presidential Election Date Finally Revealed
Mauritania officially announced that the first round of the presidential election will be held on June 29, 2024, a date now etched into the national political calendar. Mauritania has officially announced the critical dates for its highly anticipated presidential election.… -
The Constitutional Court of Togo now has a new head following the passing of Aboudou Assouma
Just days before the legislative and regional elections in Togo, the National Assembly has chosen Kwame Meyisso to lead the Constitutional Court, replacing the late Aboudou Assouma. Kwame Meyisso’s accession to the Constitutional Court signifies the beginning of a new… -
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: After Mauritania, the Senegalese President Expected in Gambia This Saturday
This Saturday, April 20, 2024, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is slated for an official visit to Banjul, the capital of Gambia. This was announced by the presidential office in Dakar. In his second official trip abroad, Mr. Faye will… -
Benin: A new head for intelligence services replacing Pamphile Zomahoun
As a replacement for the former head of Benin’s Intelligence Services, Pamphile Zomahoun, President Patrice Talon has appointed an interim successor. The head of the Directorate of Liaison and Documentation Services (DSLD) of Benin, Pamphile Zomahoun, who has been named… -
Benin: Intelligence Chief Pamphile Zomahoun Named Ambassador, Special Envoy to Haiti
In Benin, the head of intelligence services, Pamphile Zomahoun, has been appointed as an ambassador, special envoy to Haiti. This was decided during the Council of Ministers held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Colonel Pamphile Zomahoun is no longer the… -
Senegal: PASTEF’s Message from Ousmane Sonko to Patriots
After being brought to power, the political party PASTEF, led by Ousmane Sonko, sent a message to the population. It was conveyed through a statement on Friday, April 12, 2024. The PASTEF party, recently brought to power in Senegal with… -
Benin: Johannes Dagnon, Special Advisor to Patrice Talon, Dismissed
Patrice Talon, the president of Benin, has recently decided to terminate the assignment of his special advisor, Johannes Dagnon, as reported by local media on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Serving as a special advisor since 2016, Johannes Dagnon was relieved… -
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko Finally Unveils His Government List
Following a significant anticipation after his recent appointment, Ousmane Sonko, the new Prime Minister of Senegal, has finally announced on Friday the composition of his cabinet. The new administration will include 25 ministers along with 5 secretaries of state. The… -
Presidential Elections in Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Receives Congratulations from ECOWAS
Following his victory in the presidential election on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has received congratulations from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The Economic Community of West African…