Since the July 2023 coup d’état in Niger and the subsequent imposition of stringent regional sanctions, the relationship between Cotonou and Niamey has been embroiled in a profound crisis. This

Opposition Takes Legal Action Against Ousmane Sonko’s Reintegration as Deputy In a bold move, a coalition of opposition lawmakers has filed a petition with the Constitutional Council, seeking to overturn

Ousmane Sonko held a significant press conference today, making his public statements just one day after the official formation of the new government. This engagement with the media provided an

The bustling city of Goma, heavily reliant on cross-border trade and financial flows with neighboring Rwanda, now faces severe disruptions in commercial activity following the closure of key border crossings.

Bénin strengthens ties with Nigeria in first foreign visit In a significant diplomatic move, Romuald Wadagni, President of the Bénin, has embarked on his maiden official foreign trip to the

In Burkina Faso, the arrest of Imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of the country’s leading student union signal a sharp tightening of control under the military regime. This

Droits de l’HommeBurkina Faso Focus Sahel Plus : l’espace civique sous pression dans l’AES Sandrine Blanchard 02/06/20262 juin 2026 Disparition de l’imam Kindo, suspension de l’UGEB au Burkina Faso et

Political observers in Dakar are preparing for a high-stakes press briefing today as Ousmane Sonko, leader of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, takes center stage at the Résidence Serigne Abass Sall. The event,

The President of the Republic of Bénin, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, arrived in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, on Tuesday afternoon for a high-stakes state visit. This trip underscores

Ousmane Sonko addresses nation after cabinet reshuffle announcement The political landscape in Senegal shifts as Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, delivers a live address following the unveiling of

President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin landed in Ouagadougou on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, commencing an official friendship and working visit to Burkina Faso. Upon his arrival at

In a move that has drawn widespread attention, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, will hold a press conference this Tuesday at 5:00