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Benin: Théodore Holo rules out any postponement of general elections due to insecurity
As the debate over the 2026 general elections in Benin begins to gain traction, former president of the Constitutional Court, Théodore Holo, categorically rejects any idea of postponing the election due to security concerns. In an interview with the media outlet Matin Libre, the constitutionalist believes that such a...
Côte d’Ivoire – 2025 election: a delegation from the African Union visits Laurent Gbagbo
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, President Laurent Gbagbo received a delegation from the African Union at his private residence in Abidjan. Led by His...
Benin – Recruitment for MEF: Date confusion causes frustration
A misunderstanding in the official announcement regarding the recruitment competition for the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is currently depriving several candidates of...
In financial difficulty, France threatened with international budgetary supervision
Once relegated to the realm of economic fiction, the idea of international oversight of French finances is becoming increasingly confirmed.The persistent deterioration of...
“It’s hard to unite in Africa,” Ibrahim Traoré (video)
In Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré once again delivered a clear and determined speech on the challenges of building African unity. At the dawn...
Ceasefire in Ukraine: Russian demands contained in the memorandum revealed in Istanbul
On June 2 in Istanbul, Russia made public a "memorandum" listing its conditions for a ceasefire with Ukraine.This document, submitted at the last minute,...
Mexico: influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican influencer, was fatally shot while livestreaming on TikTok from her beauty salon in Guadalajara, local authorities have confirmed.According to...
Emergency medicine specialization: Benin signs training agreement with Morocco
Beninese nationals will soon have the opportunity to receive specialized training in emergency medicine, thanks to a new partnership between Benin and the Kingdom...
Ivory Coast: French Senate approves return of the Djidji Ayokwê Talking Drum
On Monday, April 28, 2025, the French Senate unanimously approved a bill authorizing the restitution of the Djidji Ayokwê Talking Drum to Ivory Coast....