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Tottenham Aston Villa J. Palhinha Bayern Munich Joao Palhinha’s future at FC Bayern Munich appears to be over, with the club reportedly removing the defensive midfielder from their official squad …
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SECURITY INCIDENT Deadly jihadist attack on Malian military base in San At least ten soldiers were killed early Sunday in San, central Mali, when jihadists launched a coordinated assault on …
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Institutional Evolution: The Birth of a Second Chamber The Republic of Bénin inaugurated its first-ever Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by the election of former President Patrice Talon as …
Bénin’s new senate faces scrutiny amid constitutional debates Read More
Jihadist assault leaves at least 10 soldiers dead in central Mali An intense assault on a Malian military base in the city of San has resulted in the deaths of …
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Cameroon: 38 young inmates regain freedom after court debt payments Cameroon Tribune Aug 9, 2026 Following a humanitarian initiative, 38 young detainees in Cameroon have regained their freedom after their …
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The city of Yopougon became the epicenter of national pride on August 7, 2026, as Côte d’Ivoire commemorated its 66th independence anniversary. The event, held at the iconic Ficgayo Square, …
Côte d’Ivoire celebrates 66th independence anniversary with unity and progress Read More
Chad Rising poultry prices in Ati, Chad strain households and traders The surge in poultry prices in Ati is putting pressure on households, traders, and farmers, threatening local food security …
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In a move that has sparked intense debate, Abdou Lô — identified as the younger brother of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lô — has officially become a member of …
Abdou Lô joins PASTEF: symbolism amid political tensions in Senegal Read More
Sonko warns Faye over parliament dissolution amid Senegal political tensions
Sonko warns Faye over parliament dissolution amid Senegal political tensions Read More
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues its relentless spread, with no signs of abating. On August 5, the Deputy Medical Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) …
Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo spirals out of control Read More
The Gabonese government’s decision to abolish automatic seniority-based promotions in the civil service marks a significant policy shift. By eliminating this long-standing automatic progression system, authorities aim to address what …
Gabon’s civil service reform sparks debate on merit and fairness Read More
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Ituri province witnessed another brutal assault attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Ugandan-origin armed group linked to the Islamic …
Deadly ADF attack leaves 13 civilians dead in Ituri province Read More