Deadly Boko Haram assault on Chadian military outpost kills 24 soldiers
During the night of Monday, May 4, a violent raid targeted the Barka Tolorom military base on the Chadian banks of Lake Chad, resulting in the deaths of at least…
President Patrice Talon receives prestigious Hounon d’honneur title from Bénin’s Vodun community
In a historic first for a sitting head of state, the President of the Republic of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been granted a unique distinction. On Saturday, May 2, 2026,…
Doungouro: Niger’s VDP militia accused of civilian massacre
The tranquil village of Doungouro, situated in Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the grim scene of a two-fold catastrophe on Monday, May 4, 2026. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic…
How artificial intelligence is revolutionising water purification in Benin
In the heart of Cotonou, a startup named SSaFE is redefining the boundaries of technological advancement. Led by chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata, the company has developed an autonomous “filtering robot”…
Mental health care for adolescents living with HIV in Burkina Faso
AFRAVIH: addressing the psychological needs of young people with HIV in Burkina Faso The 13th AFRAVIH conference, currently taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland, is putting a spotlight on the critical…
Safeguarding human rights defenders: best practices in times of crisis
safeguarding human rights defenders: best practices in times of crisis The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), in partnership with national coalitions representing human rights defenders across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire,…
AS FAR challenges CAF over referee Jean-Jacques Ndala in Champions League final
AS FAR challenges CAF over referee Jean-Jacques Ndala in Champions League final With just two weeks remaining until the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns,…
Côte d’Ivoire implements significant air transport tax reduction
The Ivorian government has initiated a significant policy adjustment. To bolster the national carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and enhance the accessibility of air travel, a substantial 25% reduction in passenger…
Senegalese football fans: ongoing detention in Morocco after CAN final controversy
Nearly four months have passed since the Africa Cup of Nations final, a match initially won by Senegal after extra time (1-0) but later awarded to Morocco (3-0) by the…
Caf assigns jean-jacques ndala another major final after can 2025
caf assigns jean-jacques ndala another major final after can 2025 Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala is once again in the spotlight. The celebrated official, who notably presided over the CAN 2025…
Bénin’s young amazons grab a crucial draw in Abidjan
Guess what? Our amazing Bénin U20 women’s national team just pulled off something pretty special while playing away in Côte d’Ivoire this past Saturday! They managed to snatch a 1-1…
Bénin: a decade of transformation under patrice talon’s leadership
As President Patrice Talon prepares to hand over power to Romuald Wadagni, he leaves behind a nation profoundly transformed. Over a decade, his administration oversaw significant advancements, from modernizing infrastructure…