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Niger–Iran: a strategic security agreement in a shifting Sahel
In Niamey, Niger and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at intensifying their security cooperation, against a regional backdrop of deep geopolitical...
Russia marks 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany with grand display
On Friday, May 9, 2025, Russia staged a large-scale military celebration in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allies’ victory over Nazi...
Senegal – 10 billion CFA scandal: international arrest warrant issued for son of ex-president Macky Sall
Amadou Sall, the son of former Senegalese President Macky Sall, is now officially wanted by international law enforcement. An international arrest warrant has been...
Benin Investment Forum: Cotonou hosts 7th edition of key regional event
The 7th edition of the Benin Investment Forum (BIF) kicked off this Thursday in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin. A now-established fixture on...
Burkina Faso: record seizure of banned goods and vehicles by Customs
Burkina Faso’s customs authorities carried out a major anti-smuggling operation on April 13 and 14, resulting in the seizure of 20,690 packages of prohibited...
Leo XIV: Africa’s leaders welcome election of first North American pope
The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from North America, has been warmly received across the African continent. Numerous heads of state...
Sri Lanka: six soldiers killed in military helicopter crash
A Sri Lankan Army helicopter crashed on Friday during a demonstration flight, plunging into Lake Maduru Oya, about 300 kilometers east of Colombo. According...
Burkina Faso: President Ibrahim Traoré on official visit to Moscow
Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, arrived in Moscow on Thursday, May 8, 2025, for an official visit featuring high-level meetings and commemorative events....
Chad denies sending troops to Burkina Faso at Ibrahim Traoré’s request
The Chadian presidency has officially denied reports that Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, requested the deployment of Chadian troops to support his...
ECOWAS: Commission President visits Nigeria–Benin border post
Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, conducted a working visit on Wednesday, May 7, to...