Bénin 2060: education council prioritizes STEM and vocational training From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Council for Education (Conseil national de l’Éducation, CNE) […]
Month: August 2026
Democratic Republic of Congo releases prisoners to M23 in landmark peace move
Democratic Republic of Congo releases first group of prisoners to M23 as peace process advances In a historic move signaling progress in regional reconciliation, Congolese […]
Eastern DRC violence escalates as prisoners handed to M23
Eastern DRC violence escalates as prisoners handed to M23 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has transferred 15 prisoners to the M23 rebel group, […]
Democracy in africa: between decline and resilience
PoliticsAfrica Democracy in Africa: between decline and resilience PoliticsAfrica The Talking Tree August 7, 20267 August 2026 This week, Éric Topona’s guests examine the state […]
Martinez Zogo case: heated exchanges during colonel Otoulou’s hearings
The hearings of Colonel Otoulou in the Martinez Zogo case took an unexpected turn as sharp verbal clashes erupted, casting new light on the investigation. […]
Tokyo press crackdown hits street vendors hard
The erosion of press freedom in Togo is no longer confined to the pages of NGO reports or regulatory bulletins. Today, it plays out on […]
How Boko Haram uses AI in its military operations in Nigeria
Recent findings reveal that factions of Boko Haram in Nigeria have begun integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their operational strategies, marking a significant shift in […]
Bénin: sehouéto urges political actors to embrace senate without bias
Bénin: Sehouéto calls for unbiased political engagement with the Senate During a high-level discussion on rule of law and political transition in Africa, held in […]
Senegal and Mauritania’s GTA gas project advances under new energy policies
The Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, spearheaded by American firm Kosmos Energy and straddling the maritime borders of Senegal and Mauritania, has gained renewed […]
Sénégal and gambia border dispute resolved after bullock incident
After a recent incident in Bullock, Senegal and Gambia have reached a definitive agreement to clarify their shared border. Both nations are set to resume […]
Migrants expelled to Cameroon file lawsuit in Yaoundé
Migrants expelled to Cameroon file lawsuit in Yaoundé Eric Topona Friday, August 7, 2026 at 8:45 AM UTC Thirty-six African migrants forcibly returned to Cameroon […]
Bénin: Patrice Talon’s senate leadership reshapes political landscape
On August 6, 2026, the Bénin’s political landscape experienced a historic shift as Patrice Talon, former President of the Republic, was elected to lead the […]