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 […]
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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 […]
Senate leadership in Benin: patrice talon takes the helm
Bénin Senate leadership in Benin: Patrice Talon takes the helm A landmark session unfolded in Porto-Novo on August 6, 2026, as the newly formed Sénat […]
Authoritarian drift in democratic republic of Congo under tshisekedi
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the political trajectory of the current regime leaves no room for doubt. The recent ruling by the Constitutional Court […]
How Côte d’Ivoire’s 66 years of independence align with the 2026 development plan
From colonial rule to sovereign nationhood: the foundations of Côte d’Ivoire’s independence On August 7, 1960, Côte d’Ivoire emerged as a fully sovereign state, marking […]
Senegal’s parliament gears up for landmark legislative session
Lawmakers in the Senegal National Assembly are set to convene for a pivotal extraordinary session, marking a critical juncture in the 2026-2027 legislative calendar. The […]
Canada opens new embassy in Cotonou to boost Benin relations
Africa news Canada establishes first embassy in Benin to strengthen bilateral ties Canada inaugurates its first embassy in Cotonou, marking a pivotal step in deepening […]
N’Djamena: boosting youth skills with professional training in partnership
Tchad N’Djamena: boosting youth skills with professional training in partnership — 2-minute read The Réseau des Acteurs de Développement Chrétiens (RADEC) has officially launched a […]
Dakar 2026 aims to set new standard for sustainable youth olympics
Dakar 2026 is setting a bold environmental target: hosting the first-ever Youth Olympic Games free from single-use plastics. This pledge comes as a collaboration between […]
Congo’s inclusive national dialogue: she okitundu unveils strategic roadmap
Congo’s inclusive national dialogue: she okitundu unveils strategic roadmap Politics • Kinshasa, August 6, 2026 The Social Democratic Green Party has closely monitored the announcement […]
Gabon’s leader pays tribute in yamoussoukro, strengthening ties with Côte d’Ivoire
African Politics Gabon’s leader pays tribute in yamoussoukro, strengthening ties with Côte d’Ivoire By Editor-in-ChiefAugust 6, 2026117No comment Libreville, August 6, 2026 — The visit […]
Morocco pushes for trump-era support on western Sahara and enclaves
The Moroccan government senses an unprecedented opportunity to secure decisive backing from the United States on two longstanding territorial disputes. As diplomatic and economic overtures […]