Tillabéri faces renewed security challenges amid jihadist threats
The Nigerien government is once again confronted with a stark security reality following an attack claimed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening…
Massive fuel shipment reaches Bamako amid tight security efforts
The government-run broadcaster in Mali reported that a massive convoy of 840 fuel tankers arrived in Bamako on Saturday morning, escorted by the Malian armed forces. The state television highlighted…
Benin education minister outlines new strategies for schools
Benin education minister outlines new strategies for schools Minister Armand Kuyema Natta launches consultations in Ouémé and Plateau departments to strengthen the primary education system. Armand Kuyema Natta, Benin’s Minister…
Benin minister meets SMEs in Alibori and Borgou to boost local economy
Benin minister meets SMEs in Alibori and Borgou to boost local economy The Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, Awaou Baco, traveled to Alibori and Borgou on…
Benin launches first national open government action plan
Benin launches first national open government action plan Eighteen months after joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Benin hosted a five-day national workshop in Cotonou from July 27 to 31,…
Ousmane Sonko resumes Pastef membership drive across Senegal
After a pause of several weeks for the Grand Magal de Touba celebrations, Pastef’s leader, Ousmane Sonko, has reignited the vigorous pace of his party’s membership card sales campaign. This…
Bénin’s interior ministry evaluates 2026 work plan performance
Bénin’s interior ministry evaluates 2026 work plan performance In Cotonou, from August 4 to 6, 2026, key stakeholders involved in expenditure management and senior officials from Bénin’s Ministry of Interior…
Sahel states challenge Nigeria’s terrorism claims, escalating regional tensions
A fresh wave of diplomatic friction has emerged between Nigeria and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). At the heart of this latest dispute are recent comments made by the…
Patrice Talon elected president of Bénin’s newly established senate
On Thursday, August 6, members of the first legislative session of Bénin’s Senate convened to elect the former Beninese President, Patrice Talon, as the head of the nation’s newly formed…
Grâce kutino fuels constitutional debate in democratic republic of Congo
Socrate Nsimba Correspondent Félix Tshisekedi Constitutional debate intensifies with minister’s remarks In a surprising turn of events, Minister Grâce Kutino of the Ministry of Youth and Patriotic Awakening has injected…
Senegal three influencers jailed for insulting president
Senegal court hands down prison terms to three influencers over presidential remarks Three Senegalese social media personalities, aligned with the former ruling Pastef party, have been handed custodial sentences by…
Ebola outbreak surges in democratic republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a worsening Ebola crisis that began in the Ituri province on May 15. Unlike typical outbreaks, this one involves the rare…