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On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Bénin’s political landscape witnessed an unprecedented milestone. At the esteemed Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, members of the nation’s newly established upper legislative chamber converged to elect former Head of […]
Just two months after concluding his second presidential term and handing over the reins of power in a seamless republican transition, Patrice Talon has been sworn in as the first-ever president of Bénin’s newly established […]
Mercato H. Hassan Real Oviedo Celtic Premiership Égypte Écosse Egyptian star joins Celtic Scottish Premiership giants Celtic have successfully secured the transfer of Egyptian winger Haitham Hassan from Spanish side Real Oviedo. The highly anticipated […]
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 […]
Chad battles cholera surge: 13 lives lost, 239 cases confirmed Chad faces a growing cholera crisis as health officials report 13 deaths and 239 confirmed cases across two provinces. A mass vaccination drive is now […]
Bénin President Talon vows unity at Senate inauguration On August 6, 2026, Patrice Talon was sworn in as the inaugural president of Bénin’s first Senate mandate, spanning 2026 to 2031. Addressing colleagues during his investiture […]
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 […]
Summarise Aïssata Maïga Laurent-Désiré Kabila Félix Tshisekedi By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst