The Ministry of Higher Education has seen three leadership changes in two years, with former ministers including Abdourahmane Diouf, Daouda Ngom, and current officeholder Boubacar Camara, appointed on June 1, 2026. Parliament to investigate 48 billion CFA contract irregularities Among the six parliamentary inquiry commissions scheduled for the special sessionContinue Reading
The Senegalese National Assembly has released a detailed agenda for its upcoming extraordinary session, convened by President Ousmane Sonko, set to commence on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Key legislative proposals on the agenda Lawmakers from the 15th Legislature will examine five critical legislative proposals during this session,Continue Reading
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Benin’s political landscape entered uncharted territory. At the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, members of the newly established upper house of parliament elected former president Patrice Talon as the first-ever Senate leader in the country’s bicameral era. Following a decade at the helm of theContinue Reading
The Government of Mali has finalized a sweeping overhaul of its defense and security architecture, marking the first major revision since the 2004 National Defense Law. The new framework expands its scope to encompass internal security, cyberspace protection, and holistic crisis management. Approved by the National Transitional Council (NTC) inContinue Reading
The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the rising threat of terrorism in Africa, with the Islamic State (ISIS) group expanding its reach across the Sahel and the Lake Chad basin. These regions have become critical hotspots for the group’s activities, despite efforts to curb its influence. ThisContinue Reading
With its oil production steadily declining, Gabon is now banking on the mining sector to become a key driver of its economic growth. In recent months, the country has made several investment announcements, while ongoing exploration and research operations are underway across multiple provinces. Mining sector set for major expansionContinue Reading
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
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 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
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