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Benin refutes presence of French Barkhane forces

Benin has denied the presence of French troops of Barkhane Operation fighting terrorism in the Sahel region. Wilfried Leandre Hougbedji, spokesperson for the cabinet of the President Patrice Talon, said French forces found at Kandi in the department of Alibori, are French instructors in the country to beef up the ability of Benin forces in […]

Libya: Currency diversion prompts scrutiny of banking practices

Allegations concerning the unauthorized appearance of local currency within the black market in Tripoli have been observed by the Central Bank of Libya’s media office. Circulating images, reportedly showing currency boxes within the Souq Al-Mushir area, have sparked widespread concern regarding possible breaches in the official distribution process. Assurances were issued by the Central Bank […]

Hungarian radio sets audience record with live broadcast from Moroccan Sahara

Hungary’s Retro Radio drew record audiences with a special live broadcast from the Moroccan Sahara, part of its morning show aired daily from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and followed by nearly 2 million listeners. The exceptional edition, transmitted from Dakhla, sparked unprecedented engagement on social media. The initiative coincided with the Budapest–Bamako Rally, which […]