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 […]
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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
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Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives amid vaccination push
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Bénin: Patrice Talon sworn in as first Senate president, vows unity
Patrice Talon has officially taken the helm of the Bénin Senate for its inaugural term from 2026 to 2031, delivering a landmark address following his […]
Patrice talon takes helm of Benin’s historic first senate
Just four months after stepping down as President of the Republic, Patrice Talon has been elected to lead Benin’s inaugural Senate. This landmark institution, established […]
Togo constitutional crisis escalates with regional calls for sanctions
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Death penalty debate resurfaces in democratic republic of Congo
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Senegal secures $598 million World Bank boost for key sectors
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Patrice Talon elected president of Benin’s first senate bureau
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, senators in Benin gathered in Porto-Novo to elect the first Bureau of the country’s upper house of Parliament. Patrice Talon […]
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives as cases rise
TchadA cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives as cases rise N’Djamena, Tchad — A cholera outbreak that has ravaged parts of Tchad since early […]