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Accueil Bénin Addis-Abeba … Bénin Intégration Addis-Abeba Le Bénin trace les contours d’une présidence africaine attendue Par Matin Libre – 30 juillet 2026 48 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL Dans les couloirs feutrés du siège de l’Union africaine, la scène avait valeur de signal. Les 28 et 29 juillet 2026, la ministre béninoise des affaires étrangères, Corinne […]
Unlocking the Power of AI in Cryptography Researchers at Anthropic have made a groundbreaking discovery using their advanced artificial intelligence, Claude Mythos, to crack a reduced version of the widely-used encryption algorithm AES. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential of AI to identify previously unknown vulnerabilities in cryptographic systems. It’s worth noting that this reduced version […]
Yves Plumey Bobo Cameroon Correspondent Paul Biya Franck Biya Unusual absence: Cameroon’s president continues Swiss stay President Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-serving leader, remains in Switzerland weeks after his last public appearance in Yaoundé. His absence has sparked widespread speculation about potential health concerns or political maneuvers behind closed doors. The 90-year-old leader, who has governed […]
The Constitutional Court’s validation of the referendum organization law has reignited fierce debates across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with opposition factions warning of escalating political unrest. While the government views the move as a procedural milestone, critics decry it as a dangerous constitutional gambit that could prolong the nation’s crisis. Opposition coalition Article […]
Imam Kanté répond à Moundiaye Cissé sur Ousmane Sonko Que vous soyez intéressé par la politique sénégalaise ou simplement curieux des débats qui animent la scène, cette réponse d’Imam Kanté apporte un éclairage important. SENE.NEWS Toute l’actu du Sénégal, en direct dans votre poche ✓ Alertes en temps réel · Lecture audio · Sans pub […]
The recent six-month prison sentence handed to online commentator Patrick Mengue for allegedly insulting President Paul Biya has reignited heated discussions about the boundaries of free expression in Cameroon. The case centers on Cameroon’s penal code, which criminalizes insults against the head of state, defamation, and attacks on individuals or institutions. Human rights advocates have […]
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has taken a bold step by approving two loans totaling 60.6 billion West African CFA francs—approximately 105 million US dollars—for Niger. While the funds aim to bolster critical infrastructure, the financial institution is wading into troubled waters marked by insecurity, institutional opacity, and a stifled civil society. Niamey hosts […]
The Beninese Customs Service has dealt a major blow to explosive trafficking and organized crime following a targeted operation in the northern region. Nearly half a ton of explosives originating from Togo were seized, marking a decisive step in a nationwide crackdown aimed at tightening border security against evolving threats. precision operation unfolds in Sonahoulou […]
Côte d’Ivoire climbs 4% in global digital economy index The Côte d’Ivoire has made remarkable strides in the digital economy, as reflected in the 2026 edition of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) ICT Development Index (IDI). Over the past year, the country enhanced its digital footprint, pushing its national score from 69.5 in 2025 to […]
The first quarter of 2026 has seen a dramatic decline in Gabon’s electricity production, with a 13.2% drop compared to the previous quarter and a 20.1% decrease year-on-year. This alarming trend, highlighted in the latest Sectoral Conjuncture Report from the Directorate General of the Economy and Fiscal Policy (DGEPF), underscores a deep-rooted systemic vulnerability that […]
Nearly two months after Beninese President Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Niamey and five weeks following technical discussions between experts from both nations, optimism about a swift resolution to the Niger-Bénin border crisis had begun to grow. Negotiations appeared to have reopened channels of communication, raising hopes for a gradual resumption of trade. However, on July […]
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a pivotal moment unfolded at the Palais de la Marina as Head of State Romuald Wadagni officially inaugurated the members of the Permanent Committee for the National Law Reform Commission. This significant institutional step is designed to overhaul Bénin’s legislative framework, transforming it into a dynamic catalyst for socio-economic advancement […]