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Bénin education minister outlines plans to boost school performance Armand Kuyema Natta, Benin’s Minister of Preschool and Primary Education, launched an official tour on July 29, 2026, to connect with …
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Diplomatic response Burkina Faso rejects Tinubu’s Sahel security claims in diplomatic response In the wake of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s statements linking insecurity in Nigeria to the situations in …
Burkina Faso rejects Tinubu’s Sahel security claims in diplomatic response Read More
Bénin Bénin: the interior ministry evaluates its 2026 annual work plan at mid-term Officials from Bénin’s Ministry of Interior and Public Security, alongside key stakeholders in the expenditure chain, convened …
Bénin’s interior ministry reviews its 2026 performance midway Read More
Saint-Louis Political Scene Heats Up Tensions in Saint-Louis have escalated following a sharp exchange between local political figures. Modou Mbène Guèye, coordinator of Pastef in Saint-Louis, responded bluntly to criticism …
Political tensions rise as modou mbène guèye fires back at abba mbaye in saint-louis Read More
On Thursday, August 6, the inaugural members of the newly established Senate of Benin convened at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo to elect their leadership for the next five-year …
Patrice talon elected head of senate in Benin Read More
Tensions between Rabat and Madrid escalate as Washington deepens its ties with Morocco, reshaping alliances in North Africa and the Mediterranean. A pivotal shift in U.S. policy now places the …
US-Morocco alliance shifts focus to Western Sahara and Spain’s enclaves Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a worsening Ebola crisis that began in Ituri Province on May 15. The situation is escalating due to the rare Bundibugyo …
Ebola outbreak surges in democratic republic of Congo Read More
Africa Mali advances presidential health projects in Bamako The Malian government reports rapid progress in building emergency hospitals for Districts III and VI in Bamako, marking a significant step toward …
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As Gabon’s oil production gradually declines, the nation is shifting its economic strategy toward a new frontier: its vast mineral wealth. Recognizing the urgent need to diversify and reduce reliance …
Gabon looks to mining boom to fuel economic transformation Read More
West African diplomacy takes center stage in Bissau Diplomatic wheels are in motion as Senegal steps up its regional engagement to resolve the political deadlock in neighboring Guinea-Bissau. A high-level …
Senegal’s mediation effort gains momentum in bissau guineau Read More
drc kinasha transfers first batch of prisoners to m23 under peace talks In a significant stride toward reconciliation, Congolese authorities have transferred 15 detainees to the March 23 Movement (M23), …
Drc kinasha transfers first batch of prisoners to m23 under peace talks Read More
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, democracy faces growing challenges. While some nations make strides toward political openness, others witness troubling setbacks in governance and civil liberties. This week’s discussions in Bonn, hosted …
Africa’s democracy at a crossroads amid rising instability Read More