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…
Month: August 2026
Gabon’s mining boom: transforming economy with new investments
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…
Tchad battles cholera outbreak with 13 deaths and 239 confirmed cases
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,…
Talon pledges unity as Bénin’s Senate begins historic term
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…
Patrice talon elected head of Benin’s first senate chamber
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…
Togo constitutional crisis sparks regional sanctions demand
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…
DRC debates revival of death penalty amid growing security concerns
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…
Senegal receives 340 billion cfa francs from world bank for strategic reforms
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…
Bénin senate’s first leadership elected in Porto-Novo
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…
Cholera outbreak claims 13 lives in Chad
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…
Champions league referee chosen for olympique lyonnais clash
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…
Patrice talon elected president of Benin’s senate
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…