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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
The collaboration between Dakar and the World Bank has reached a pivotal milestone. Welcoming Ousmane Diagana, Vice President for West and Central Africa, on August 5, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye …
Senegal secures $600 million World Bank deal to boost key sectors Read More
In a landmark session held on August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, Bénin’s senators convened to establish the inaugural leadership of the upper house of Parliament. The historic vote resulted in …
Bénin senate makes history with first leadership team elected in Porto-Novo Read More
Chad Cholera outbreak claims 13 lives As of Thursday, health officials in Chad confirmed 13 fatalities and 239 reported cholera cases since the outbreak began in July. The epidemic has …
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives Read More
The UEFA has entrusted Szymon Marciniak, a seasoned referee, with the responsibility of officiating the crucial second leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League between Olympique Lyonnais …
Champions league referee szymon marciniak to officiate olympique lyonnais clash Read More