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Togo parliament’s urgent reforms: climate, environment and bureaucracy in focus
Parliament convenes emergency session to tackle critical national priorities The National Assembly of Togo has launched its second extraordinary session this week, with profound implications for the nation’s economic and
Read MoreGabonese president oligui nguema receives final report on landmark professional elections
On Monday, August 10, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially received the conclusive report on Gabon’s professional elections. The significant document was presented by Vice-President Herman Immongault, accompanied by
Read MoreUs diplomatic shifts with new ambassadors for Chad and Gabon
Washington reshuffles African diplomatic posts with fresh nominations The White House has forwarded a fresh slate of ambassadorial nominations to the U.S. Senate, including two critical postings in Africa. The
Read MoreDRC political thaw raises hopes for national dialogue
Signs of easing tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo Recent political developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) suggest a gradual thaw in relations between key stakeholders. The
Read MoreBénin senate’s five key instruments for decision-making explained
The Bénin senate’s five decision-making instruments: a clear framework Porto-Novo has taken a decisive step toward consolidating the Bénin senate’s operational framework. With its internal regulations approved on July 30,
Read MoreStrengthening ivoire coast mauritanian ties amid Sahel challenges
In a significant display of regional solidarity, President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire welcomed his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, to Abidjan on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The
Read MoreSenegal parliament rejects seven presidential initiatives in extraordinary session
The first extraordinary session of the Sénégal National Assembly, convened on August 6, began yesterday under a tense political atmosphere. During the opening, the Assembly’s president, Ousmane Sonko, announced the
Read MoreMali faces surge in displaced persons amid renewed northern violence
Mali: nearly 40,000 people displaced by renewed fighting in the North and Centre Since late April, escalating clashes and airstrikes in Mali have forced nearly 40,000 civilians to flee their
Read MorePPA-CI leadership reshuffle signals succession planning in Côte d’Ivoire
The political landscape in Côte d’Ivoire is witnessing a significant shift as the Party of the People of Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) undergoes a strategic restructuring under the leadership of former
Read MoreSenegal’s parliament speaker joins transparency push by declaring assets
Senegal’s new parliamentary leadership embraces financial transparency In a significant move toward accountability, the Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has formally declared his assets as required by public
Read MoreTchad: Mahamat Idriss Déby’s pardon announcement sparks political thaw debate
Tchad: Mahamat Idriss Déby’s pardon announcement sparks political thaw debate On the 66th anniversary of Chad’s independence, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno declared his intention to exercise his clemency power
Read MoreEbola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo claims over 2,000 lives
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo claims over 2,000 lives Global Health Desk The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 2,011
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