This Thursday, August 6, 2026, marks a pivotal institutional moment for Bénin. Following the election of the inaugural executive bureau for the nation’s new upper parliamentary chamber, former President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, was chosen to preside over the Senate. Surrounded by a bureau comprising seasoned figures from nationalContinue Reading
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has reiterated his commitment to steering Côte d’Ivoire toward accelerated growth by rallying all national stakeholders behind his vision of a « Greater Côte d’Ivoire. » This clarion call, issued at the start of a fresh political cycle, underscores the Head of State’s determination to uniteContinue Reading
Political tensions in Dakar have intensified following renewed scrutiny of the long-running dispute between Senegal’s Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power. Thierno Alassane Sall, leader of La République des valeurs and a prominent member of parliament, has publicly accused the ruling Pastef party of adopting contradictoryContinue Reading
During the fourth joint cooperation committee held on July 6, Chad’s ministry of transport inked a landmark aviation agreement with its Egyptian counterpart. The memorandum grants three Egyptian airlines—two passenger carriers and one dedicated cargo operator—unrestricted access to N’Djamena’s international airport. While the specific names of the carriers remain undisclosed,Continue Reading
Published today at 09:36 Reading time: 4 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Omer Mbadi Cameroon correspondent Gabon’s iron ore ambitions are taking a new turn as Australian mining giant Fortescue Metals Group pushes for expanded operations in the resource-rich nation. The move centers on the BelingaContinue Reading
The political landscape in Lomé has intensified as 43 civil society organisations from across Africa filed formal complaints against President Faure Gnassingbé’s administration. Their grievances center on the controversial constitutional amendments that critics argue extend presidential term limits, undermining democratic norms in Togo. Why the constitutional changes spark regional outrageContinue Reading
Cameroon has witnessed substantial financial and technical backing from Japan over the past two decades, with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) channeling over $646 million into the nation’s economy since its establishment in Yaoundé in 2006. The milestone was highlighted during a high-level meeting between Cameroon’s Minister of Economy,Continue Reading
In a significant step toward easing tensions, fifteen detainees have completed their transfer from Kinshasa to Beni, marking the first concrete outcome of a long-awaited agreement between the AFC/M23 and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The operation, long anticipated by local communities and observers alike, follows monthsContinue Reading
Following the sudden arrival of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Moroccan officials have pledged to assist in the return of unaccompanied minors. Morocco has responded to the migrant surge by expressing readiness to facilitate the repatriation of unaccompanied minors currently in Ceuta. However, officialsContinue Reading
The President of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), Tidjane Thiam, conveyed a message to the Nation on August 6, 2026, where he commended the initiatives undertaken by the President of the Republic, Alassane Ouattara, aimed at fostering a more relaxed political atmosphere. Concurrently, ThiamContinue Reading
Morocco pledges support for stranded minors in Ceuta amid migration surge Rabat has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with Spanish authorities in organizing the return of unaccompanied minors currently stranded in Ceuta following the late July migration influx. While Morocco emphasizes its cooperation, it highlights legal and administrative hurdles inContinue Reading
The cyberattack on Gabon’s SEEG stands as one of the most severe digital incidents ever recorded against a public utility operator in Central Africa. In the early hours of June 14-15, 2026, the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon experienced a catastrophic collapse of nearly 95% of its information systems—aContinue Reading