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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…
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 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…
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…
As Gabon’s oil production gradually declines, the nation is shifting its economic focus toward expanding its mining sector. This strategic pivot aims to bolster growth while diminishing reliance on hydrocarbon…
Bénin 2060 education roadmap prioritizes science and vocational training Cotonou — From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Council for Education (CNE) will convene its third consultative assembly in…
In Togo, the erosion of informational freedom extends beyond official reports from NGOs or regulatory statements. It is now a lived reality on street corners, where the simple act of…
The Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, jointly operated by American firm Kosmos Energy across the maritime border of Senegal and Mauritania, is once again drawing significant attention. The Texas-based…
Thursday, August 6, 2026, ushers in a significant institutional shift for Bénin. Following the election of the very first executive bureau of the nation’s new upper parliamentary chamber, former President…
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has firmly reiterated his commitment to steering Côte d’Ivoire towards rapid advancement, urging all vibrant sectors of the nation to actively participate in forging what he…
The contentious matter involving the Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power has once again seized the spotlight in Dakar’s political discourse. Thierno Alassane Sall, who…
The board of directors of the Caisse des pensions et des prestations familiales des agents de l’État (CPPF) convened in Libreville on July 31 for its first ordinary session of…