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Romuald Wadagni steps into Benin’s presidency with bold expectations Romuald Wadagni secured a decisive victory in Benin’s presidential election on April 12, winning 94.27% of the vote against his sole opponent, Paul Hounkpè, who conceded defeat and urged national unity and respect for democratic values. The Constitutional Court later confirmed a turnout rate of 63.57%, a significant increase from the 50.17% recorded in the 2021 election. a landmark democratic transition This election marks the fifth peaceful democratic transition in Benin since the historic 1990 National Conference. In a region where…

The coastal surveillance landscape of Senegal is undergoing a transformative shift. Following the formal withdrawal of French military forces from its territory in 2024, Dakar is now turning to Turkey to bolster the security of its maritime borders. This strategic pivot, championed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, reflects a deliberate recalibration of Senegal’s security alliances and raises critical questions across West African capitals: does replacing a Western patron with an emerging power truly enhance sovereignty, or merely shift dependencies? Dakar embraces bold diplomatic realignment The…

The cyberattack targeting Senegal’s Public Treasury underscores a growing concern for Dakar. Within just six months, three key government departments have fallen victim to breaches, thrusting the issue of cybersecurity into the spotlight of Senegal’s digital sovereignty debate. This latest incident coincides with the state’s accelerated push toward digitalizing public services, inadvertently expanding the attack surface for malicious actors. The frequency of these intrusions raises serious questions about the resilience of the security measures in place across critical national infrastructure. The breach at the Directorate-General of the Treasury and Public…

«The Malians love their army and their government,» says Moussa Ag Acharatoumane of the National Transitional Council The situation in Mali remains tense following the coordinated attacks of April 25, when armed groups linked to al-Qaïda and separatist rebels launched a massive assault, resulting in the death of Defense Minister General Sadio Camara and the seizure of Kidal. The JNIM, an al-Qaïda affiliate, subsequently imposed a blockade on Bamako and intensified its operations. Despite these challenges, the Malian army, supported by Russian partners in the Africa Corps, continues to demonstrate…

Civil society in Chad urges nationwide mobilization against political repression The political wing of the Wakit Tama movement held a press conference to denounce what it describes as escalating authoritarian tendencies under President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s administration ahead of a planned peaceful demonstration scheduled for May 16, 2026. Journalists praised as defenders of truth amid crackdown During the briefing, movement representatives highlighted the crucial role played by Chadian journalists in safeguarding transparency, despite facing systematic intimidation and repression. The statement emphasized that this critical voice remains essential in countering…

Paris Saint-Germain’s commanding victory over RC Lens this past Wednesday owed much to the stellar performance of goalkeeper Matvey Safonov. The Russian international, back between the posts after Renato Marin had started the previous two matches in Ligue 1, delivered a masterclass with eight crucial saves. His efforts, combined with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ibrahim Mbaye, secured a 2-0 win and clinched the club’s fifth consecutive French league title, marking their 14th championship in history. Safonov’s humility shines amid PSG’s historic achievement In a post-match interview, Matvey Safonov dismissed…