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Côte d’Ivoire: Tidjane Thiam removed from electoral roll

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Abidjan Court of First Instance ordered the removal of Tidjane Thiam, President of the Democratic Party of Côte...
Politics
Romuald ANGORA
Benin

Benin: Véronique Tognifodé appointed Minister of Secondary Education

In Benin, Véronique Tognifodé has been appointed Minister of Secondary Education, succeeding Kouaro Yves Chabi, who passed away following a serious car accident. BeNews has...
Politics
Ifê Hayati de Varouze
World

USA: Elon Musk scales back promises of federal budget cuts

Three months after being appointed head of the newly created Ministry of Efficiency (nicknamed “The Doge”) by Donald Trump, Elon Musk is scaling back...
Politics
Henri DUMAUD
World

“Signalgate”: new damning revelations for Pete Hegseth

The Trump administration is once again at the center of controversy. This time, the spotlight is on Pete Hegseth, current Secretary of Defense and...
Politics
Henri DUMAUD
Niger

Niger: General Abdourahamane Tiani Makes Minor Cabinet Reshuffle

Niger’s transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has announced a minor reshuffle of his government. Through a decree signed on Thursday, April 17, General Tiani reorganized...
Politics
Jean Luc Amegah
Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam named PDCI-RDA presidential candidate

The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA) has officially chosen its flag bearer for the upcoming presidential election. The party has...
Politics
Jean Luc Amegah
Benin

Benin: Adrien Houngbédji defended by supporters amid political attacks

Supporters of former Beninese National Assembly President Adrien Houngbédji have broken their silence in response to what they describe as verbal attacks targeting their...
Politics
Jean Luc Amegah
France

Clémence Guetté: “We must protect public services and restore tax justice”

Speaking on France Info this Tuesday morning, MP Clémence Guetté delivered a sharp critique of France’s current security, diplomatic, and budgetary situation. Voicing concerns...
Politics
Henri DUMAUD
Benin

Benin: key decisions adopted at the Council of Ministers this Wednesday april 16

In Benin, President Patrice Talon’s government met on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, for its weekly Council of Ministers. At the conclusion of the meeting,...
Politics
Jean Luc Amegah
Benin

Benin: Adrien Houngbédji calls for national unity and greater electoral openness

Former Speaker of Benin’s National Assembly, Me Adrien Houngbédji, has once again spoken out in favor of political appeasement in the country. Speaking on...
Politics
Jean Luc Amegah

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