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Summarise Aïssata Maïga Laurent-Désiré Kabila Félix Tshisekedi By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst

Dakar and the World Bank have taken a decisive step forward in their collaboration. During a meeting on August 5 with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Diagana, the World Bank’s Vice President for West and […]

On Thursday, August 6, 2026, senators in Porto-Novo convened to elect the first leadership team of Benin’s upper parliamentary chamber. Patrice Talon assumed the presidency of the Senate, with Louis Vlavonou, Alassane Séidou, and Adidjatou […]

Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives amid rising cases Thirteen individuals have lost their lives, and 239 confirmed cases have been documented in an ongoing cholera outbreak that has gripped Chad since early July, […]

Mawunyo Hermann Boko Political analyst covering Bénin affairs Patrice Talon Romuald Wadagni Thomas Boni Yayi On July 30, 2026, the Bénin National Assembly in Porto-Novo witnessed a landmark moment as Patrice Talon, the nation’s former […]

Bénin Bénin: Patrice Talon takes helm of Senate with new leadership team Porto-Novo witnessed a pivotal moment for Bénin’s democratic institutions on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as senators convened to establish the first-ever Senate Bureau. […]

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 […]

The tide has turned against financial impropriety and delinquent payers in Niger. On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, an important financial review session took place in the elegant halls of the Presidential Palace, attended by senior […]

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, […]

Senegal’s National Assembly is set to convene in a landmark extraordinary session, marking the start of the 2026-2027 legislative year. The Bureau of the Assembly has confirmed Monday at 10 AM as the opening date, […]