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The Republic of Benin has inaugurated its inaugural Senate, a 25-member chamber composed of individuals appointed by the president or holding ex-officio positions, including former heads of state. Established through a constitutional amendment passed in November 2025, the Senate was designed to stabilize the political landscape and foster national cohesion. The inauguration ceremony was led […]

L’Espagne et le Maroc conviennent de renvoyer les migrants en situation irrégulière à Ceuta et Melilla La crise migratoire à Ceuta renforce la coopération étroite entre l’Espagne et le Maroc, tandis que Bruxelles réaffirme que le Maroc est un partenaire stratégique en matière de migration et souligne le renforcement de la coopération entre Rabat et […]

The Gabonese government has successfully returned to international financial markets with a $920 million bond issuance, equivalent to over 526 billion West African CFA francs. This strategic move, announced by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, follows intense negotiations with leading global institutional investors. The bond comes with a three-year grace period before repayments begin […]

Touba, Senegal — With the Grand Magal de Touba just days away on August 2, 2026, the President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, paid a courtesy visit to the holy city of Touba. He was warmly received by the Khalife général des Mourides, Serigne Mountakha Mbacké, in an atmosphere steeped in reverence and devotion. […]

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, led a pivotal national workshop in Abidjan to validate the study for Côte d’Ivoire’s National Land Use Framework (SNAT CI-2045). Participants included high-ranking officials, prefects, local authorities, technical and financial partners, public administrations, private sector representatives, civil society, academia, experts, and media professionals. This milestone paves […]

In a historic parliamentary session, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko disclosed the existence of a 1.77 billion CFA franc political fund under his office’s control—a disclosure that has exposed a long-standing yet opaque financial practice in the country’s governance. Political funds: a longstanding but rarely discussed practice The revelation has reignited public debate over the […]

The Togo constitutional reform controversy deepens as the government in Lomé continues to defy a landmark ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice. While official Lomé maintains the court lacks jurisdiction over national constitutional matters, the Association of Victims of Torture in Togo (ASVITTO) has launched a scathing public campaign, accusing authorities of orchestrating a […]

HealthDemocratic Republic of the Congo Ebola in DRC: open borders and stronger response needed July 30, 202630 July 2026 As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo intensifies, the UN urges sustained cross-border flows and an accelerated response to curb the crisis. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with a […]

History in the making as Benin’s Senate convenes for the first time The long-awaited inauguration of Benin’s first-ever Senate marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s political landscape. After decades without an upper legislative chamber, the Senate now stands as a cornerstone of the country’s evolving democratic framework. This historic gathering brings together representatives from […]

Dakar 2026 calls for youth excellence ahead of youth olympics The Senegalese head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has urged the nation’s brightest students to channel their talent toward national progress. His appeal came during the awards ceremony for the Concours général, a prestigious academic competition, just over a year before the Dakar 2026 Youth […]

Le Ministre du Plan et du Développement, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, a présidé ce jeudi à Abidjan l’atelier national de validation de l’étude du Schéma National d’Aménagement du Territoire (SNAT CI-2045). La rencontre a réuni les représentants des Institutions de la République, le Corps préfectoral, les collectivités territoriales et les partenaires techniques et financiers, aux côtés […]

Droits de l’HommeRépublique démocratique du Congo RDC : le CICR alerte sur des violations du droit humanitaire Jean-Noël Ba-Mweze 24/07/202624 juillet 2026 Dans l’est de la RDC, les violations du droit international humanitaire persistent. Le CICR appelle à un meilleur respect de ces règles, tandis que la justice militaire assure poursuivre les auteurs d’exactions. https://p.dw.com/p/5HgRc […]