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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 …
Deadly jihadist attack on malian military base in san Read More
Algeria strengthens Niger’s military with helicopter and equipment donation Defense In line with the directives issued by the President of the Republic, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister …
Algeria strengthens Niger’s military with helicopter and equipment donation Read More
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 …
Cameroon releases 38 young prisoners unable to pay court fees Read More
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
environmental diplomacy Gabon and Monaco forge green partnership to boost sustainable development editorial team August 9, 2026 98 no comment Libreville, August 9, 2026 – Gabon is redefining its natural …
Gabon-monaco partnership aims to turn nature into economic power 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 …
Rising poultry prices in ati Chad strain households and traders Read More
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
Behind the recurring diplomatic tensions between Morocco and Spain—whether over migration flows, territorial disputes, or security cooperation—lies a less visible but strategically crucial factor: energy dependency. While Rabat frequently asserts …
Spain’s hidden leverage over Morocco in energy ties 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