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United States: Donald Trump withdraws access to classified information from Joe Biden
On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump made good on his threat to withdraw access to classified information from his predecessor Joe Biden and several Democratic figures. Among those now denied clearance are Joe Biden, members of his family, former Vice… -
Central African Republic: poisoning attempt against President Touadéra thwarted
An attempt to poison President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was recently foiled, involving two brothers linked to former Prime Minister Henri Marie Dondara. According to the Central African authorities, the suspects were arrested after attempting to poison the president as part of… -
Burkina Faso: “We are fighting for our independence”, Ibrahim Traoré
On a cross-country tour, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso, reaffirmed his opposition to Western powers. “We are no longer fighting a war against terrorism, but a battle for our independence”, declared Captain Ibrahim Traoré during a visit to… -
Tunisia: Kaïs Saïed dismisses Prime Minister Kamel Madouri
In an official statement issued on Friday morning, Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Kamel Madouri. He has entrusted the leadership of the government to Sarah Zaafrani Zenzri, former Minister of Equipment and Housing. In his… -
Presidential election 2025 in Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam officially renounces his French nationality
The President of the Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA), Tidjane Thiam, is likely to have renounced his French nationality, as revealed in the French Official Journal of Thursday, March 20, 2025. According to the decree of March 19, 2025,… -
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud escapes assassination attempt by Al-Shabaab
The Somali government has confirmed that Tuesday’s explosion in Mogadishu was an assassination attempt against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, attributed to the Al-Shabaab terrorist group. According to the Ministry of Information, the presidential convoy was targeted at around 10:32 am… -
Ivory Coast: Guillaume Soro’s name removed from the electoral roll
The Générations et Peuples Solidaires (GPS) political movement has reacted strongly to the exclusion of its president, Guillaume Kigbafori Soro, from the provisional electoral list published on Wednesday March 19, 2025 by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). In a press… -
Ivory Coast: Charles Blé Goudé reacts to his exclusion from the electoral roll
The president of the Congrès pour la Justice et l’Égalité des Peuples (Cojep), Charles Blé Goudé, has reacted to his exclusion from the provisional electoral list published on Monday March 17, 2025 by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). Invited to… -
Benin: minutes of the Council of Ministers meeting of Wednesday, March 19
On Wednesday March 19, 2025, the government of the rupture held its weekly conclave in the presence of the Head of State, President Patrice Talon. During the meeting, a number of decisions were taken to implement the government’s action program.… -
2026 general elections: Céna and civil society strengthen their collaboration
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission(Céna) and the Electoral Platform of Civil Society Organizations(PEOSC) held a working session on preparations for the 2026 general elections. Led by its coordinator, Léontine Idohou, the PEOSC delegation presented several… -
Benin: after his courtesy visit to Houngbédji, Yayi receives the leader of the Tchoco-tchoco at home
On Sunday March 16, 2025, the former president of the National Assembly, Adrien Houngbédji, visited Boni Yayi’s home in Cotonou. This courtesy visit comes a few weeks after the former head of state himself paid a similar visit to Houngbédji… -
Benin – Release of Madougou and Aïvo: Talon says a firm “no” to the release of Madougou and Aïvo
As the end of his second term approaches, the question of a possible presidential pardon continues to divide opinion in Benin. Questioned on this subject in an exclusive interview with Jeune Afrique, President Patrice Talon was categorical: he will not… -
Electoral code: Antoine Guédou-Vissétogbé identifies imperfections to be corrected
Antoine Guédou-Vissétogbé, president of the GSR party and spokesman for the Cadre de Concertation de l’Opposition, was a guest on Version Originale on Carrefour TVC on Sunday March 16, 2025, when he offered a critical analysis of the current electoral… -
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo and Charles Blé Goudé excluded from provisional electoral list
The names of former president Laurent Gbagbo and his former youth minister, Charles Blé Goudé, are absent from the provisional electoral list 2024-2025 published this Monday, March 17, 2025 by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). The Ivorian authorities justify the… -
“We’re not in it and we won’t be in it”: Paul Hounkpè on the CCO
The Force Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) has clarified its absence from the Cadre de Concertation des partis de l’opposition. In an interview with Bip Radio’s L’Entretien Grand Format program on Sunday March 16, Paul Hounkpè, the party’s top… -
Benin: towards the creation of a consultation framework for former presidents of institutions
Benin is preparing to set up a consultation framework bringing together the country’s former top officials. The initiative, spearheaded by former presidents Nicéphore D. Soglo and Boni Yayi, is also supported by Adrien Houngbédji, former president of the National Assembly.… -
Benin: Patrice Talon unveils his thoughts on his succession
As he nears the end of his second term in office, Patrice Talon is beginning to outline his vision for his succession to the head of state in 2026. In an interview with Jeune Afrique, the Beninese president confirmed that… -
Libya: Minister of Education sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison for corruption
The Libyan judiciary has recently ruled on a corruption case involving Moussa Al-Maqrif, Minister of Education in the Government of National Unity. He has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for favoritism and nepotism in the… -
2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: Pascal Affi N’Guessan announces his candidacy
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Abobo, a working-class district in northern Abidjan, Pascal Affi N’Guessan, president of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI), declared that he has the ideal profile to ensure a transition between President Alassane Ouattara’s generation and… -
Benin: Patrice Talon says he has no issue with Yayi Boni
In an interview with Jeune Afrique on March 14, 2025, Beninese President Patrice Talon spoke about his relationship with his predecessor, Thomas Boni Yayi. Amid speculation about a potential political comeback by the former head of state, Talon sought to… -
Benin: Candide Azannaï reacts to Talon’s media appearance
Candide Azannaï has taken a skeptical stance regarding President Patrice Talon’s recent statements. Responding to the interview granted by the head of state to Jeune Afrique, the former delegate minister—now a prominent opposition figure—has questioned the sincerity of Talon’s remarks.… -
Mali: Report on the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Malian Council of Ministers met in regular session on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in its deliberation room at Koulouba Palace, under the presidency of Colonel Assimi GOITA, President of the Transition, Head of State. After examining the items on… -
Senegal: Report from the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Presidential Palace, under the presidency of His Excellency, Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE. At the outset of his communication, the President of the Republic reminded that fighting the… -
Benin: Report of the Council of Ministers Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Council of Ministers of the Government of Benin met on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, under the effective chairmanship of His Excellency Patrice Talon. Many topics were discussed during this meeting. Here is the full report. I – LEGISLATIVE MEASURES.… -
Benin: Appointments from the Council of Ministers Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Beninese government held its weekly ministerial conclave on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The meeting, presided over by President Patrice Talon, included several appointments. Find the details below. At the Court of Auditors In accordance with the organic law on… -
Benin: Key Decisions from the Council of Ministers Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The members of the Beninese Government met in an ordinary Council of Ministers on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. This session, held under the leadership of President Patrice Talon, covered many subjects. Here are the main decisions. -
Benin-Council of Ministers: Report of Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The weekly meeting of the members of the government of Benin took place this Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The session was filled with a variety of topics. Find here the full account of the subjects discussed. The weekly meeting of… -
Benin-Council of Ministers: Appointments on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Council of Ministers of the Beninese government met once again on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. During this meeting, held under the leadership of President Patrice Talon, appointments were announced. Mr. Pamphile Claude ZOMAHOUN is appointed Deputy Ambassador, Special Envoy… -
Benin-Council of Ministers: Key Decisions of Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The government of Benin held its ordinary Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, under the effective presidency of President Patrice Talon. A number of decisions were made. Here are the main points. @: Présidence du Bénin @:… -
Benin: Full Report of the Council of Ministers Meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024
The ministers of the Beninese government held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024. This meeting, chaired by President Patrice Talon, covered a variety of topics. Here you will find the full details of the decisions made. The following…
