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
Madrid’s footballing world is abuzz as Real Madrid finalizes the acquisition of Yan Diomandé, a 19-year-old Ivorian winger, in a deal reportedly worth €140 million—including potential bonuses. This staggering figure makes him the most expensive signing in the club’s storied history, shattering previous records. The making of a prodigy HailingContinue Reading
Ryanair is set to launch its most ambitious winter program yet in Morocco, introducing 17 fresh routes—seven of which will originate from Rabat. This expansion will provide travelers with an additional 5.3 million seats, significantly boosting air connectivity between the Kingdom and Europe. During the winter of 2026, the airlineContinue Reading
From political autonomy to inclusive development: Côte d’Ivoire’s 66-year journey The dawn of independence marked not an endpoint but the seeding of a nation’s future. On August 7, 1960, Côte d’Ivoire broke free from colonial rule, securing a dual sovereignty—political and national—that would lay the foundation for a lasting legacyContinue Reading
Niamey’s financial landscape has shifted dramatically as the tide turns against corrupt officials and tax evaders in Niger. On August 5, 2026, a high-profile event unfolded in the presidential palace, where officials from the Supreme Council gathered to assess the first major financial outcomes of the « Clean Hands »Continue Reading
Senegal’s parliament gears up for landmark legislative session under Sonko Lawmakers in Senegal’s National Assembly are set to tackle a packed agenda as the legislative body convenes for its first extraordinary session of 2026-2027. The National Assembly of Senegal is poised to resume its legislative work with an agenda packedContinue Reading
In a bold move to reinforce economic sovereignty, Burkina Faso’s transitional government has suspended all imports of wheat flour, semolina, and couscous. The decision, framed as a cornerstone of the « Agropastoral Offensive » to empower local producers, has sparked intense debate over its practicality and potential socio-economic fallout. IndustrialContinue Reading
Recent revelations have brought to light an intricate and discreet transaction involving Niger’s uranium reserves. The 300-tonne stock of yellowcake, held by the Société du Patrimoine des Mines du Niger (SOPAMIN), reportedly changed hands in a highly unconventional deal with the Romanian firm Nuclearelectrica. This extraordinary Niger uranium transaction, characterizedContinue Reading
Chad N’Djamena: free vocational training boosts youth employment in Chad — 2 min read The Réseau des Acteurs de Développement Chrétiens (RADEC) launched a vocational training program for young adults on August 5, 2026, at the Episcopal Center in N’Djamena. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Moov Money Tchad andContinue Reading
Dakar 2026 is making a bold environmental pledge: hosting the first-ever Youth Olympic Games (YOG) free from single-use plastics. This initiative, backed by Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition alongside the United Nations Development Programme, sets out to redefine the standards for large-scale sporting events in Africa. The initiativeContinue Reading
The military takeover in Niger, spearheaded by General Abdourahamane Tiani on July 26, 2023, was fundamentally justified by a pledge to re-establish national security. This intervention, which ousted democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, was framed as a vital response to the civilian government’s perceived failure to curb the escalating influenceContinue Reading
Senegal’s National Assembly convenes emergency session under Sonko’s leadership The Assembly’s bylaws strictly limit emergency sessions to a maximum of fifteen calendar days, ensuring focused deliberation on urgent legislative matters.Continue Reading