DRC: landmark prisoner transfer sparks hope for peace talks
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
Morocco ready to facilitate return of unaccompanied minors from ceuta
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
Tidjane thiam champions national unity in Côte d’Ivoire
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 initiatives undertaken by the President of the Republic, Alassane Ouattara, aimed at fostering a more relaxed political atmosphere. Concurrently, ThiamContinue Reading
Morocco ready to assist unaccompanied minors in Ceuta migration crisis
Morocco pledges support for stranded minors in Ceuta amid migration surge Rabat has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with Spanish authorities in organizing the return of unaccompanied minors currently stranded in Ceuta following the late July migration influx. While Morocco emphasizes its cooperation, it highlights legal and administrative hurdles inContinue Reading
Gabon’s SEEG recovers after unprecedented cyberattack on critical utilities
The cyberattack on Gabon’s SEEG stands as one of the most severe digital incidents ever recorded against a public utility operator in Central Africa. In the early hours of June 14-15, 2026, the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon experienced a catastrophic collapse of nearly 95% of its information systems—aContinue Reading
Gabon’s CPPF embarks on major transformation into institutional investor
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 2026. Under the leadership of Chairman Jean Blaise Nguema Mba, the meeting focused on critical agendas including the approval ofContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire maintains strong growth under Ouattara’s leadership
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 the nation continues to post one of the highest annual growth rates in the region and globally, reflecting the robustnessContinue Reading
Former president patrice talon leads Benin’s inaugural senate
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 the nation’s political landscape. The legislative body comprises 25 members who are either former presidents by right or appointed directlyContinue Reading
Senegal parliament probes higher education contract irregularities
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: isjct and amjet join forces to boost media training
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
Senegal assembly to review critical laws in extraordinary session
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 takes Senate presidency in Benin: a new chapter in political influence
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