Panafrica News

Russia appoints new ambassador to Benin Moscow has reshuffled its diplomatic representation in Benin. On July 21, 2026, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointing Mikhail Alekseyevich Golovanov as Russia’s new extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to the Republic of Benin. He replaces Igor Evdokimov, who had served in Cotonou for nearly nine years, overseeing bilateral relations between both nations. Meet the new Russian envoy to Benin Mikhail Golovanov, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in African affairs, takes over as Russia’s top representative in Benin. Born in 1958, he graduated…

Following his maiden World Cup appearance with the France national team, midfielder Manu Koné finds himself at the center of a potential transfer storm. The versatile playmaker, who featured five times during the tournament, has caught the eye of several top European clubs as well as a surprise Arabian suitor. Premier League and Saudi Arabia emerge as key destinations The AS Roma squad member’s World Cup performances have triggered serious interest from Manchester United, which appears to be leading the race for his signature. The English giants are reportedly ready…

Bénin and Ghana back Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara Morocco’s foreign minister, Nasser Bourita, held bilateral meetings with counterparts from Bénin and Ghana to seek their support for the kingdom’s territorial integrity. Both Bénin and Ghana reaffirmed their backing for UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan as a credible path to resolving the Western Sahara dispute. Bénin Ghana During successive bilateral meetings with delegations from Bénin and Ghana, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Residents Abroad, Nasser Bourita, sought the two nations’…

The opposition in Togo is voicing serious apprehensions regarding the reported deployment of Africa Corps and Turkish military units in the northern regions of the country. These concerns arise amid an evolving security landscape that has seen Lomé strengthen ties with Ankara and Moscow in recent months. Military cooperation raises eyebrows Recent discussions between Togolese authorities and representatives from both Turkey and Russia have intensified speculation about the nature and scope of these partnerships. While the government has not issued an official statement on the matter, opposition figures argue that…

International Burkina Faso leader condemns centuries of arabic slavery in africa In a nationally televised address, Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, delivered a historic speech addressing the centuries-long practice of slavery imposed on African populations by Arabic powers. The remarks have sparked intense reactions across the Muslim world. Confronting a painful historical legacy During his address, Captain Traoré broke decades of silence by openly denouncing the trans-Saharan slave trade that devastated African societies for generations. This trade, orchestrated by powerful Arabic empires, forcibly displaced millions of individuals across the…