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This week, the Republic of Benin‘s Republican Police launched a major operation in the Vodjè district of Cotonou, dealing a decisive blow to urban crime networks operating in the area.…
Algeria’s legislative elections held on July 2, 2026, marked a historic low in voter participation, with provisional figures showing a turnout of just 20.79%. This unprecedented drop underscores growing public…
The French Development Agency (AFD) remains Cameroun’s top bilateral partner, with an active portfolio exceeding 622.8 billion FCFA spread across 51 projects. Yet behind these impressive figures lies a striking…
ICC acknowledges withdrawal letters from Sahel states alliance Last updated: 03/07/2026 The International Criminal Court has officially confirmed that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have submitted their formal withdrawal notifications…
The Gabonese Democratic Socialist Front (FDS) has responded to the government’s water emergency decree announced on July 1, 2026. While acknowledging the authorities’ commitment to combating potable water trafficking, the…
Security Central African news Russian Wagner mercenaries flee Am-Dafock as Central African rebels launch decisive offensive In a stunning reversal of fortunes, Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group have been…
Political alliances and rising tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo In today’s afternoon briefing, the spotlight remains firmly on the Democratic Republic of Congo, where political alliances and regional…
Celebrating Africa’s cultural diversity through traditional masks The political capital of Bénin, Porto-Novo, is gearing up to host the next edition of the renowned Festival des Masques, scheduled for July…
The Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now claimed 438 lives out of 1,406 confirmed cases, according to the latest official report. This represents a…
The recent mass dismissal of over fifty public officials in Lomé has sent shockwaves through government corridors. Through official decree 1010/PC/MFPTDS/SG, the Ministry of Civil Service terminated employees for presenting…
The leadership of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute has expressed deep concern over the announced withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the International…
Nadia Calviño praises Morocco’s bridge role between Africa and Europe during BEI visit European Investment Bank president met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Economy Minister Nadia Fettah. New…