On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Bénin’s political landscape reached an unprecedented milestone. At the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, members of the nation’s newly established upper parliamentary chamber convened to elect former…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Benin senate leadership shifts to patrice talon
In a historic turn of events, Patrice Talon, former President of Benin, has been elected as the inaugural Speaker of the newly established Senate. This landmark decision was announced on August 6,…
Patrice Talon elected president of Bénin’s first Senate
Senate inauguration marks new chapter for Bénin For the first time in Bénin’s history, the Senate convened this Thursday, bringing together 64 senators under Porto-Novo’s historic Palais des Gouverneurs. The session marked…
Mali unveils new defense and security architecture framework
After two decades under the 2004 National Defense Law, Mali is set to implement a sweeping transformation in its defense and security architecture. The new framework, approved by the National Transitional Council…
Un warns of rising daesh threat in Sahel and lake Chad basin
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…
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…
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…