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The newly inaugurated President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, marked his first official foreign visit since taking office on May 24, 2026, with a diplomatic mission to Niamey and Ouagadougou. This historic trip underscores his commitment to revitalizing regional ties, particularly with the Alliance of Sahel States. As the successor to Patrice Talon, Wadagni’s journey is unprecedented for a Béninese leader since the political transition in Niger following the July 26, 2023 coup. While previous administrations had initiated mediation efforts—culminating in a working visit by a Nigerien delegation to Cotonou in…

The African continent’s debt trajectory has reached an unprecedented milestone. Between 2021 and 2023, debt repayments outpaced education spending for the first time ever. In 2024, nearly 18% of public revenues across Africa were consumed by debt servicing—a threefold increase since 2010. No other region in the world faces such a burden, making debt sustainability a critical concern for finance ministries everywhere. Amid this challenging landscape, the Republic of Bénin has adopted a distinctive approach. Rather than surrendering to market pressures or relying solely on external lenders, Cotonou has elevated…

During a significant gathering of African and South Korean foreign ministers in Seoul, Bénin’s Foreign Minister Corinne Amori Brunet underscored her nation’s ambition to serve as the premier, stable access point to the vast West African market. Her remarks came during a recent discussion, emphasizing Bénin’s strategic appeal to international investors. Minister Brunet highlighted Bénin’s unique combination of strengths. While individually the country might appear as a smaller market, its collective advantages offer significantly more. These include robust political stability, proactive policies designed to attract foreign investment, and a strategically…

English football legend James Milner bids farewell after extraordinary Premier League career At 40, the midfielder has called time on his remarkable journey spanning over two decades in England’s top flight, where he became the most capped player in Premier League history. James Milner officially retired on Monday, announcing the end of his playing days on social media. The 40-year-old English midfielder now holds the record for most appearances in Premier League history, surpassing Gareth Barry’s previous benchmark of 653 matches. Milner claimed the top spot in February by playing…

Senegal president forms new cabinet amid party tensions While some figures from PASTEF—the party of former prime minister Ousmane Sonko—were included in the newly announced cabinet on Monday, the move has drawn sharp criticism from the president’s former ally. Reporting from Dakar 2 min. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has unveiled a new cabinet that includes several members and allies of PASTEF, despite the party’s stated refusal to participate in the administration. The announcement comes just over a week after President Faye, who also hails from PASTEF, dismissed Ousmane Sonko—now…

Chad security crackdown in Tibesti as weapons and drugs seized A major seizure of weapons, cannabis, and counterfeit alcohol in Chad’s Tibesti region highlights ongoing security efforts to protect local communities. Chad News 1 min read During a high-level security meeting chaired by the Government Delegate to Tibesti, General Alifa Weddeye, authorities unveiled seized contraband including firearms, cannabis, and illicit alcohol. The announcement underscored the commitment of defense and security forces to safeguarding the region. General Weddeye commended the vigilance of security personnel while urging continued diligence to prevent future…