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Attack on Malian Army Camp in San Ends with Heavy Losses A coordinated assault on a Malian military base in San, a central city in Mali, has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 […]
The official inauguration of the Republic of Bénin’s first Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by the election of former President Patrice Talon as its president on August 6, marks a pivotal moment in the […]
Cameroun: 38 young prisoners freed after unable to pay body warrants Report Our correspondent from Bafoussam reports that 38 young inmates, aged 16 to 28, have regained their freedom after the Françoise Puene Freedom Foundation, […]
Côte d’Ivoire commemorates 66 years of independence with national unity and progress The city of Yopougon became the epicenter of national pride on August 7, 2026, as the country marked its 66th Independence anniversary. The […]
Tchad Tchad: soaring poultry prices strain Ati’s families and traders Rising poultry prices in Ati are putting pressure on households, traders, and poultry farmers, threatening local food security and the regional economy. Solutions are urgently […]
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shows no signs of abating, with the latest figures revealing a grim trajectory. Health officials confirmed over 1,850 deaths out of nearly 4,000 cases […]
The Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo witnessed yet another brutal attack as Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamic State-linked Ugandan militia, slaughtered at least thirteen unarmed civilians during a night raid. The […]
Today, August 9, 2026, a significant political gathering saw Ousmane Sonko address thousands of supporters in Linguère, where he voiced strong criticisms regarding the current presidential administration’s policies. Meanwhile, southern and eastern regions of Senegal […]
The prospect of an election postponement in Senegal has once again ignited political discourse in Dakar. After Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s initial strong statement, El Malick Ndiaye, a prominent member of the governing party, has […]
A significant measure championed by Minister of Public Service, Laurence Ndong, has seen the maximum recruitment age for Gabon’s civil service increased to 40 years. This initiative aims to broaden the pool of eligible candidates […]
The sovereign credit rating of Bénin has climbed another rung on the ladder. By elevating the long-term debt assessment from B1 to Ba3, Moody’s now situates Cotonou within the ‘BB/Ba’ bracket of sovereign signatures—one step […]
The discussion surrounding the date for Senegal’s upcoming local elections has taken a decisive turn. Following Ousmane Sonko’s direct appeal to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye regarding the necessity of setting a poll date, Deputy El […]