Chad battles deadly cholera outbreak as cases surge Chad is currently facing a worsening cholera epidemic, with authorities reporting 13 fatalities and 239 confirmed cases since the outbreak began. The disease has spread across two provinces, with the hardest-hit areas being Hadjer Lamis in northern Chad and the capital city,Continue Reading
Benin’s senate inauguration: Talon pledges unity and stability On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Patrice Talon was sworn in as the first president of Benin’s newly established Senate, marking the beginning of its inaugural five-year term from 2026 to 2031. Addressing the assembled legislators, he delivered a founding address outlining hisContinue Reading
Patrice Talon elected leader of Benin’s historic first Senate Less than four months after stepping down as Benin’s president, Patrice Talon has assumed a new role as the inaugural leader of the country’s first-ever Senate. Established through the 2025 constitutional overhaul, this legislative body marks a significant milestone in Benin’sContinue Reading
Togo’s constitutional reform sparks regional backlash The political landscape in Lomé has reached a boiling point after a landmark ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice declared Togo’s 2024 constitutional amendment an ‘unconstitutional change of government.’ The decision has galvanized a coalition of 43 civil society organizations, both local andContinue Reading
Controversy Surrounds Revival of Capital Punishment in the Democratic Republic of Congo Debates are intensifying across the Democratic Republic of Congo as discussions about reinstating the death penalty gain momentum. The controversial sanction, which has been dormant for decades, is now at the center of political and societal conversations. ProponentsContinue Reading
The longstanding collaboration between Dakar and the World Bank has reached a pivotal milestone. During a meeting held on Wednesday, August 5, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye welcomed Ousmane Diagana, the institution’s Vice President for West and Central Africa, who unveiled a landmark financial package totaling 340 billion West African CFAContinue Reading
The Beninese Senate has inaugurated its inaugural leadership during a session held in Porto-Novo. This historic gathering marked the formal establishment of the upper house, as envisioned in the national Constitution, paving the way for its full operationalization. Patrice Talon has been elected as the first President of the Senate,Continue Reading
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives, health authorities report (N’Djamena) A cholera outbreak sweeping through two provinces in Chad has claimed 13 lives and infected 239 people since early July, health officials confirmed on Thursday. The crisis, which has escalated rapidly, prompted authorities to declare the epidemic on JulyContinue Reading
The UEFA has entrusted Polish whistleblower Szymon Marciniak with the responsibility of officiating the highly anticipated second leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League between Olympique Lyonnais and Sparta Prague, scheduled for Tuesday evening at 21:00 local time at the Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu. High stakesContinue Reading
Mawunyo Hermann Boko Patrice Talon Romuald Wadagni Thomas Boni Yayi Senate Revival in Benin The Beninese National Assembly witnessed a historic moment on July 30, 2026, as the first Senate of the country was inaugurated in Porto-Novo. The session marked a significant milestone in Benin’s political landscape, with Patrice Talon,Continue Reading
Bénin’s political landscape has witnessed a dramatic shift with the unexpected return of Patrice Talon to center stage. Fresh off his handover to successor Romuald Wadagni, the former head of state has now claimed leadership of the Senate, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s evolving governance structure. An historicContinue Reading
Bénin Patrice Talon elected president of the Senate in Benin The Senate of Benin has officially formed its first Bureau, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of this constitutional institution. The election of its leaders took place on August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the country’s capital. The newly electedContinue Reading