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This Thursday, August 6, 2026, marks a significant and unprecedented moment in Bénin’s political history. Convening at the historic Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, members of the nation’s newly established …
Patrice Talon’s new chapter: leading Bénin’s inaugural senate Read More
Just two months after the official handover of presidential duties following the conclusion of his second term, former President Patrice Talon has been sworn in as the inaugural leader of …
Patrice Talon takes helm at Bénin’s Senate after landmark transition Read More
Mercato H. Hassan Real Oviedo Celtic Premiership Égypte Écosse Egyptian star joins Celtic Scottish football powerhouse Celtic has successfully secured the transfer of Egyptian winger Haitham Hassan. The prominent talent …
Haitham Hassan’s Celtic move: a dream of champions league football takes flight Read More
Patrice Talon sworn in as president of Benin’s Senate Former President of the Republic Patrice Talon has been elected as the first-ever president of Benin’s Senate, following a vote held …
Patrice Talon sworn in as president of Benin’s Senate Read More
Twenty-two years after its initial defense law, Mali is rolling out a comprehensive overhaul of its security and defense architecture. The newly adopted framework expands beyond traditional military concerns to …
Mali revamps defense and security framework to tackle modern threats Read More
UN warns of Daech’s expanding reach in Africa’s most volatile regions The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the heightened terror threat posed by the Islamic State (Daech) …
Rising threat of ISIS affiliates in the Sahel and lake Chad basin Read More
The Gabonese government is prioritizing the mining industry as a key driver of economic growth, following a decline in oil production. Recent months have seen a surge in investment announcements, …
Gabon’s mining sector aims to boost economy amid oil decline Read More
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives, over 230 infected Chad is currently battling a severe cholera outbreak that has already claimed 13 lives and infected 239 people across two …
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives, over 230 infected Read More
Benin Senate inauguration: Talon pledges unity and stability Patrice Talon officially assumed leadership of Benin’s first-ever Senate mandate for the 2026-2031 period on August 6, 2026, delivering a solemn inauguration …
Benin’s senate inauguration: Talon pledges unity and stability Read More
Less than four months after stepping down from the presidency, Patrice Talon has assumed a new leadership role as the first speaker of the Bénin‘s newly established Senate. This landmark …
Former president patrice talon elected speaker of Benin’s inaugural senate Read More
In a landmark ruling, the ECOWAS Court of Justice has declared Togo’s 2024 constitutional amendment an unconstitutional change of government, sparking fierce reactions from a coalition of 43 civil society …
Togo faces constitutional crisis amid regional rights violations Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo is once again grappling with the contentious issue of capital punishment, a sanction that has sparked sharp divisions among policymakers and the public alike. Revival …
Death penalty debate resurfaces in democratic republic of Congo Read More