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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 transformation. The fight against terrorism and transnational trafficking is at the heart of this commitment. The agreement was signed on Thursday, May 8, during the visit...

Senegal – 10 billion CFA scandal: international arrest warrant issued for son of ex-president Macky Sall

Benin Investment Forum: Cotonou hosts 7th edition of key regional event

Burkina Faso: record seizure of banned goods and vehicles by Customs

World

Russia marks 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany with grand display

World

Leo XIV: Africa’s leaders welcome election of first North American pope

World

Sri Lanka: six soldiers killed in military helicopter crash

Europe

Champions League: PSG plays better without Kylian Mbappé, says Luis Enrique

Europe

Europa League: Manchester United to face Tottenham in all-English final

Europe

Europa League: updated top scorers ranking after semi-finals

Europe

Premier League: six English clubs to compete in next season’s Champions League

Europe

“He’s the striker of the future”: Real Madrid locks down Endrick

Egypt

2025 U-20 AFCON: Egypt, South Africa, Zambia headline Friday’s fixtures

Western firms eye possible return to Russia (Financial Times)

Western companies in the commodities and shipping sectors are reportedly consulting legal firms to assess the possibility of resuming business ties with Russia, amid...

Cameroon: 3 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Hilé-Alifa

Three Cameroonian soldiers were killed and six others wounded in a deadly overnight attack attributed to the Boko Haram terrorist group in Hilé-Alifa, a...

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....

Nigeria: man sentenced to 6 months in prison for throwing banknotes at his wedding

In Nigeria, what is often seen as a festive gesture can now come at a high cost. On Monday, a federal court in Kano,...

5 reasons why you shouldn’t spend too much time sitting on the toilet

A seemingly harmless habit with real health risks: lingering on the toilet—often with a smartphone in hand—can be more harmful than you think. Here’s...

Benin: the Kataklè, royal stool of the Dahomey Kingdom, to be returned by Finland

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts of Benin and the National Museum of Finland announced on Wednesday, May 7, the forthcoming restitution...