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Former Head of State Patrice Talon delivered his inaugural address to senators gathered at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, following his election on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the President of the Republic of […]
The Republic of Mali has unveiled a groundbreaking overhaul of its national defense and security architecture, marking a pivotal moment after two decades under its foundational 2004 law. The sweeping reforms, endorsed by the National […]
United Nations raises alarm over escalating terror threat The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the rising influence of the Islamic State (ISIS) in the Sahel region and around the Lake Chad basin, […]
Gabon’s mining boom: a new economic pillar amid oil decline Faced with dwindling oil production, Gabon is turning to mining as a fresh engine for its economy. Recent months have seen a surge in investment […]
Bénin: Patrice Talon elected leader of first-ever Senate Four months after stepping down from the presidency, Patrice Talon has been chosen to lead the Bénin’s inaugural Senate chamber. The new institution emerged from the 2025 […]
The political landscape in Lomé is reaching a boiling point as a historic ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice declares the 2024 Togolese constitutional revision an unconstitutional government change. This landmark decision has galvanized […]
Ryanair expands winter routes in Morocco with 17 new flights Morocco is set to welcome Ryanair’s most ambitious winter flight program to date, featuring 17 new routes—seven of which will depart from Rabat—totaling 5.3 million […]
Senegal’s donors return with new funding as Aldiouma Sow targets Ousmane Sonko’s circle Aldiouma Sow, senior advisor to the president, highlighted the significance of the 340 billion CFA francs from the World Bank and 20 […]
Under the direct guidance of the State Minister, senior officials from the Ministry of Interior conducted a rigorous mid-term assessment of public policy initiatives. From Niamey to international hubs like Moscow and Ouagadougou, Niger’s expertise […]
In 1960, Côte d’Ivoire marked its independence—a pivotal moment that planted the seeds of a nation’s sovereignty, not just politically, but across every dimension of its future. This was not an endpoint, but the beginning […]
As Côte d’Ivoire prepares to mark its 66th year of independence on August 7, 2026, all eyes are on President Alassane Ouattara’s national address. This pivotal moment arrives amid pressing economic, social, and security challenges, […]
Centrafrique and Cameroon defuse border tensions after military incident Set Yahoo as your preferred source to view our articles on Google. Following the viral circulation of videos showing two Cameroonian gendarmes armed with Kalashnikov rifles […]