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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 …
Togo constitution crisis: 43 groups challenge Faure Gnassingbé at ECOWAS and au Read More
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 …
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The Board of Directors of Gabon’s Caisse des pensions et des prestations familiales des agents de l’État (CPPF) convened in Libreville on July 31 for its first ordinary session of …
Gabon’s CPPF embarks on major transformation into institutional investor Read More
The Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara, highlighted the country’s sustained economic momentum during his annual address to the nation on the eve of Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th independence anniversary. He emphasized that …
Côte d’Ivoire maintains strong growth under Ouattara’s leadership Read More
Benin’s New Senate Takes Shape Under Reformed Constitution Benin has established its first-ever Senate following a constitutional amendment ratified in November 2025, designed to serve as a stabilizing force in …
Former president patrice talon leads Benin’s inaugural senate Read More
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 takes Senate presidency in Benin: a new chapter in political influence Read More
The former President of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has taken a significant step in his political career by assuming the presidency of the newly established Senate. Just two months after the …
Patrice Talon assumes presidency of Bénin’s Senate after presidential term Read More
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 …
Mali overhauls defense and security framework to tackle modern threats Read More
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 …
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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 …
Patrice talon takes leadership of Benin’s inaugural senate Read More
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. …
Death penalty debate resurfaces in democratic republic of Congo Read More
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 …
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