Patrice Talon sworn in as senate president in Bénin In a landmark moment for Bénin’s political landscape, Patrice Talon has been elected as the inaugural president of the Senate, a

The Republic of Mali is set to overhaul its defense and security architecture, introducing a modernized framework that integrates internal security, cyber defense, and comprehensive crisis management. The newly adopted

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the growing influence of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) across Africa, with the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin

Gabon Gabon bets on mining to diversify its economy amid oil decline With oil production declining, Gabon is turning to mining as a new economic driver. Recent months have seen

Cholera outbreak in Chad: 13 fatalities, 239 cases confirmed Chad is battling a severe cholera outbreak that has already claimed 13 lives and infected 239 people across two provinces. Health

Appointed on Thursday, August 6, 2026, to lead the very first term of Bénin’s Senate from 2026 to 2031, Patrice Talon delivered his investiture address. Expressing profound gratitude to his

Patrice Talon elected head of Benin’s first-ever Senate Just four months after stepping down as President of the Republic, Patrice Talon has made a political comeback by being elected Chair

West African court condemns Togo’s constitutional overhaul as unconstitutional Lomé is under intense scrutiny as a landmark ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice declares the 2024 constitutional amendment in

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is once again grappling with a contentious issue: the potential return of the death penalty. This debate has sparked intense discussions across political,

Dakar and the World Bank have elevated their collaboration to new heights. During a meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on August 5, Ousmane Diagana, Vice-President of the institution for

On a pivotal day in Benin’s parliamentary history, senators convened in Porto-Novo to formally establish the first leadership of the Senate, marking a constitutional milestone for the country’s legislative framework.

Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives Thirteen people have lost their lives and 239 cases have been confirmed in a cholera outbreak in Chad that began in July, according