The Bénin National Assembly is set to convene a critical plenary session this Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, marking another pivotal moment in the country’s legislative calendar. Among the high-priority agenda items, lawmakers will engage in a budget orientation debate—a foundational step in shapingContinue Reading

Nigerian military forces have successfully executed a large-scale rescue operation in the restive Borno State, freeing 47 civilians—predominantly women and children—from the grip of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP). The coordinated assault, unfolding near the strategic Kangarwa area close to Lake Chad, underscores a renewed offensive against entrenchedContinue Reading

The Republic of the Niger has formally initiated the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move reflecting the current administration’s commitment to reasserting national sovereignty since the military takeover in July 2023. This decision underscores Niamey’s resolve to challenge an institution whose operations have faced persistentContinue Reading

Bénin primary school exams results to be released this Friday After weeks of anticipation, candidates who sat for the 2026 Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) will finally learn their fate this Friday. The official announcement is scheduled for 10:30 AM, covering the results of 286,995 students who participated in the nationwideContinue Reading

How Longuè Longuè’s homecoming became Cameroun’s most talked-about moment The return of Longuè Longuè to Cameroun has sparked intense public debate, blending music with activism in a way few anticipated. Once a polarizing figure dubbed “the nation’s madman”, his reappearance on Camerounese soil has forced the country to confront questionsContinue Reading