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...
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...
2025 presidential election: Ivory Coast rejects EU and UN financial aid
Ivory Coast has reaffirmed its commitment to financial independence in organizing its upcoming elections. For the October 2025 presidential vote, the Independent Electoral Commission...
Germany: Friedrich Merz elected chancellor after second-round vote
Friedrich Merz was elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, following a second-round parliamentary vote.
This unprecedented scenario in...
Mali: transitional government suspends all political activity amid rising tensions
In a move that marks a new phase of political repression, Mali’s transitional authorities announced on Wednesday, May 7, the immediate suspension of all...
France: Emmanuel Macron to host interim president of Syrian transitional authorities at the Élysée
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Ahmed Al-Charaa, interim president of the Syrian transitional authorities, at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday, May 7, according...
Gabon: vice presidents meet with head of state to define key priorities for new term
Appointed under the newly established Fifth Republic, Gabon's two vice presidents—of the Republic and the Government—Séraphin Moundounga and Alexandre Barreau-Chambrier, were received in audience...
Kenya: shoe thrown at President Ruto, three people arrested
A shoe was thrown at Kenyan President William Ruto on Sunday, May 4, during a public gathering in Migori County, in the western part...
Ivory Coast: wife of former Vice President Daniel Kablan Duncan dies suddenly
In Ivory Coast, Clarisse Duncan, wife of former Vice President Daniel Kablan Duncan, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
The announcement was made...