On October 24, 2026, the Judicial Complex in Cotonou, Bénin, marked a historic milestone as 53 Afro-descendants officially received Béninois citizenship. While the move underscores a deep cultural reconnection, it also presents a compelling economic opportunity for the nation. As Bénin seeks to diversify its growth strategies, this initiative couldContinue Reading
Niamey has officially entered into a new security agreement with Algeria, yet this diplomatic milestone unfolds against a stark domestic reality. Citizens are currently grappling with severe energy deficits, highlighting a glaring contradiction: a nation endowed with significant crude reserves is simultaneously struggling to keep its own gas stations operational.Continue Reading
Military regime tightens legal measures to combat jihadist violence The National Assembly of Burkina Faso has approved a sweeping penal reform that brings back the death penalty, abolished in 2018, as part of a broader crackdown on terrorism and serious crimes. The move, which passed unanimously on October 20, 2026,Continue Reading
Social Gabon’s first national day for retirees: the policy machinery behind the ceremony Libreville, Saturday 3 October 2026 – When Gabon staged its first National Day for Retirees and the Elderly on 1 October 2026, the ceremony at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba looked like a tribute. LookContinue Reading
Mapping Gender-Based Violence Services in N’Djamena: A Step Toward Better Victim Support From August 12 to 13, 2026, N’Djamena will host a pivotal workshop aimed at validating a groundbreaking study on legal and psychosocial assistance services for victims of gender-based violence (GBV). Organized by the Association of Feminist Leaders forContinue Reading
Survival budgets squeeze Chad’s households dry Families in Chad are scraping by on as little as 2 000 francs CFA a day, barely enough to keep hunger at bay, sociologist Remadji Ngaba reveals. That works out to roughly 375 francs CFA per person in a typical household of five toContinue Reading
On this Monday, August 10, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Vice President of the Government, Herman Immongault, and Minister of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue, and Professional Training, Jacqueline Ilogue, spouse Bignoumba, in a landmark meeting. The purpose of the gathering was the official presentation of the finalContinue Reading
Traditional leaders in Benin: pillars of culture and guardians of identity In Benin, traditional leaders hold a vital place in both socio-cultural and institutional spheres. They serve as living embodiments of local values, traditions, and identities, while also representing moral and cultural legitimacy within their communities. Their roles extend beyondContinue Reading
N’Djamena: military man presses charges against wife and her companion for adultery An unusual moral dispute in N’Djamena has escalated into a legal battle involving adultery and a contested bride price. The case was adjourned after the prosecutor’s stern demands and a defense citing marital injustice. Tensions rooted in prolongedContinue Reading
In a landmark gathering held at the headquarters of the CNTLS in Médina on July 23, 2026, a coalition of Senegalese trade unions and grassroots social forces unveiled the Appel de Dakar. This pivotal initiative responds to mounting concerns over rising job insecurity and the erosion of social dialogue inContinue Reading
Cameroun: 38 young detainees regain freedom after clearing debt-based detention RFI dim. 9 août 2026 à 4:43 PM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. From our correspondent in Bafoussam, Emmanuel Jules Ntap In Cameroon’s overcrowded prisons, many detainees remain locked up not for crimesContinue 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