Côte d’Ivoire’s robust economy highlighted by president ouattara In his annual address to the nation ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th Independence Day, President Alassane Ouattara […]
Month: August 2026
Bénin: Patrice Talon assumes leadership of inaugural senate
The birth of a new political institution Bénin has ushered in a transformative era with the establishment of its first Senate, born out of a […]
Parliamentary probe into higher education contracts stirs political debate in Senegal
Over the past two years, Senegal’s Ministry of Higher Education has seen three different ministers at its helm: Abdourahmane Diouf, followed by Daouda Ngom, and […]
Tchad: partnership to boost media training and professionalism
Tchad Tchad: ISJCT and AMET unite to strengthen media training A landmark collaboration between Chad’s top journalism school and leading media associations aims to uplift […]
Senegal parliament session: sonko signs order for august 10 extraordinary meeting
The National Assembly of Senegal is set to convene an extraordinary session this Monday, August 10, 2026, as confirmed by an official order signed by […]
Patrice Talon’s senate presidency reshapes Bénin’s political landscape
On August 6, 2026, Bénin’s political trajectory took a historic turn as the newly formed upper chamber of Parliament convened in Porto-Novo to elect Patrice […]
Patrice Talon takes helm of Bénin’s Senate after historic transition
Merely two months following the official handover of presidential duties and the conclusion of his second term, Patrice Talon has been elected President of Bénin’s […]
Patrice Talon elected president of Benin’s senate with unity pledge
Patrice Talon elected president of Benin’s senate with unity pledge In a historic vote held this Thursday, August 6, 2026, the newly established Senate of […]
Mali revamps defense and security framework after 22 years
After two decades under the 2004 National Defense Law, Mali is set to implement a sweeping revision that expands the scope of national security to […]
UN warns of rising Daech threat in Sahel and Lake Chad region
The United Nations has issued a fresh warning about the growing threat posed by the Islamic State group (Daech) in Africa, particularly across the Sahel […]
Gabon bets on mining to diversify economy amid oil decline
Gabon bets on mining to diversify economy amid oil decline With its oil production dwindling, Gabon is turning to mining as a new engine for […]
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives amid vaccination push
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives amid vaccination push The Republic of Chad is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has claimed 13 […]