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
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 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
Tchad Tchad: ISJCT and AMJET forge strategic partnership to uplift media training The ISJCT and AMJET have signed a groundbreaking agreement in N’Djamena to revolutionize media training in Chad. The collaboration focuses on internships, continuous professional development, and empowering the next generation of journalists. — 2-minute read N’Djamena, August 6,Continue 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
Patrice Talon elected president of Benin’s Senate, vows unity The newly formed Senate of the Republic of Benin convened in Porto-Novo this Thursday, August 6, 2026, to elect its leadership. Former President Patrice Talon was elected as the first president of the upper house, marking his return to an officialContinue 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
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
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