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United Nations Sounds Alarm Over Terror Threat in Africa The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat posed by the Islamic State (Daesh) in Africa, particularly across the Sahel region and the Lake Chad basin. This concern comes despite reports suggesting a weakening of Daech’s central leadership, as its regional affiliates […]
Gabon Gabon’s mining boom: transforming economy with new investments Facing declining oil output, Gabon is pinning its economic hopes on a bold new strategy: mining expansion. Over recent months, the government has unveiled a flurry of investment pledges, while exploration teams fan out across key provinces to unlock the country’s vast mineral potential. Libreville, Gabon’s […]
Tchad battles cholera outbreak with 13 deaths and 239 confirmed cases Breaking News The Ministry of Public Health in Tchad has reported a severe cholera outbreak affecting two regions. As of today, 13 people have died and 239 cases have been confirmed. Health authorities are racing to contain the spread while launching a mass vaccination […]
Talon pledges unity as Bénin’s Senate begins historic term Patrice Talon has officially taken the helm as the first-ever president of Bénin’s Senate, marking the start of a five-year mandate spanning 2026 to 2031. His inauguration address, delivered this Thursday, August 6, 2026, set the tone for the upper chamber’s maiden session. Unity and collective […]
Patrice Talon elected president of Benin’s first-ever Senate Just four months after stepping down from the presidency, Patrice Talon has been elected president of Benin’s newly established Senate—the nation’s first upper chamber in its political history. This landmark institution emerged from the constitutional reforms enacted in late 2025, designed to modernize and strengthen the country’s […]
Lomé faces regional backlash over 2024 constitutional overhaul Tensions in Togo‘s capital have escalated after a landmark ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which declared the 2024 constitutional amendment—a shift from presidential to parliamentary rule—as an unconstitutional maneuver to bypass presidential term limits. In response, a coalition of 43 civil society organizations has intensified […]
The death penalty debate resurfaces in the Democratic Republic of Congo In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the question of reinstating the death penalty has sparked intense debate among policymakers and citizens alike. This controversial measure, which has been dormant for years, is being reconsidered as the government grapples with escalating security challenges and […]
Senegal’s economic partnership with the World Bank has reached a pivotal milestone. On August 5, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye welcomed Ousmane Diagana, the institution’s Vice President for West and Central Africa, who unveiled a landmark financial package of 340 billion West African CFA francs—roughly $598.4 million—earmarked for the country’s key economic sectors. This move underscores […]
The Bénin Senate has inaugurated its first governing body in a landmark session held in Porto-Novo, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s parliamentary evolution. On 6 August 2026, newly sworn-in senators convened to elect their leadership, with Patrice Talon assuming the presidency of the upper chamber. The election sets the stage for the Senate […]
N’Djamena — Thirteen fatalities and 239 confirmed cases of cholera have been recorded in Chad since an outbreak began in July, health authorities announced Thursday. The outbreak has hit two regions particularly hard: Hadjer Lamis in the north and the capital, N’Djamena. As of August 3, the crisis had already resulted in the deaths of […]
Champions league referee selected for olympique lyonnais return match UEFA appoints seasoned official Szymon Marciniak to officiate the crucial Champions league return leg between Olympique Lyonnais and Sparta Prague, kicking off Tuesday at 21:00 at Groupama Stadium. Having narrowly lost 2-1 in the first leg in Prague last week, Olympique Lyonnais players know exactly what’s […]
On a landmark day for Benin’s political landscape, Patrice Talon has been sworn in as the inaugural president of the newly reinstated Senate. The historic ceremony took place at the National Assembly in Porto-Novo, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s governance structure. Restoration of the Senate and Talon’s Role After years without a bicameral […]