Senegal secures $600m world bank boost for strategic reforms under diomaye faye
The collaboration between Senegal’s government and the World Bank has reached a new milestone. During a meeting in Dakar on August 5 with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Diagana, the…
Benin senate elects patrice talon as first president
The Senate of Bénin has officially inaugurated its first leadership team during a plenary session held in Porto-Novo. Meeting on August 6, 2026, the newly elected senators convened to establish…
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives as cases rise to 239
In the capital, N’Djamena, and the northern province of Hadjer Lamis, a cholera outbreak has resulted in 13 fatalities and 239 confirmed cases since July, according to health officials. Health…
Uefa champions league referee szymon marciniak set for ol vs sparta prague return
UEFA Champions League: Szymon Marciniak to officiate Lyon’s return leg against Sparta Prague The UEFA has entrusted seasoned referee Szymon Marciniak with overseeing the highly anticipated second leg of the…
Patrice Talon elected president of Bénin’s Senate
The National Assembly of Bénin witnessed a historic moment on July 30, 2026, as former President Patrice Talon was elected as the first president of the newly reinstated Senate. The…
Patrice Talon elected president of Bénin’s Senate in historic move
Bénin’s political landscape witnesses a dramatic shift as Patrice Talon reclaims a central role in governance by assuming the presidency of the Senate. The former head of state, who recently…
Patrice Talon elected senate president in Benin, full leadership unveiled
Patrice Talon elected senate president in Benin, full leadership unveiled Benin’s Senate has officially inaugurated its first Bureau, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of this constitutional institution. The…
Real Madrid breaks records with €140m signing of 19-year-old Ivorian winger
The Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé, 19, in a deal reportedly worth €140 million—including potential bonuses—making him the club’s most expensive acquisition ever. From…
Ryanair expands winter flights to Morocco with 17 new routes
Ryanair expands winter flights to Morocco with 17 new routes Ryanair is set to launch its most ambitious winter flight program to Morocco yet, adding 17 new routes including seven…
Sénégal funding boost as world bank and bad resume support
Senegal secures major funding as global partners restore confidence Aldiouma Sow, senior advisor to the President, highlighted the significance of the 340 billion CFA francs from the World Bank and…
Niger’s mid-term governance review highlights mobile civil registry progress
Under the minister’s leadership, Niger’s top officials assess public action halfway through the mandate. From Moscow to Ouagadougou, national expertise is gaining international recognition. Niamey, August 6, 2026 — A…
Congo democratic republic faces institutional power grab under Tshisekedi
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is witnessing a deliberate and systematic erosion of its democratic foundations. A recent ruling by the Constitutional Court has handed President Félix Tshisekedi a…