Benin senate elects new leadership with Patrice Talon as president

The Bénin Senate has inaugurated its first leadership team, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of this constitutional institution. During a plenary session held on August 6, 2026, in…

Real madrid breaks record with 140 million euro deal for uncapped ivorian winger

The Real Madrid has finalized the acquisition of Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé, a 19-year-old talent from RB Leipzig, in a deal reportedly worth €140 million including potential bonuses. This makes…

Rynair expands winter routes in Morocco with 17 new flights

Ryanair expands winter routes in Morocco with 17 new flights, Rabat secures seven Ryanair is set to launch its most ambitious winter program in Morocco, adding 17 new routes. Seven…

Funding revival in Senegal as aldiouma sow critiques sonko’s approach

Senegal has recently secured two major funding agreements, totaling 340 billion CFA francs from the World Bank and 20 billion CFA francs from the African Development Bank (AfDB), signaling a…

Niger’s mid-term governance review highlights public service progress

NIAMEY, August 6, 2026 — A high-stakes meeting unfolded in the Interior Ministry’s chambers, where top officials assessed the nation’s halfway progress under the Public Service Rebuilding Program. Led by…

Congo’s democratic backslide under Tshisekedi’s third term push

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is witnessing a deliberate and systematic erosion of its democratic institutions. President Félix Tshisekedi has weaponized a recent constitutional court ruling to bypass…

How Côte d’Ivoire’s 66 years of independence fuel the 2026 development vision

Sixty-six years after gaining independence, Côte d’Ivoire stands at a pivotal moment where its historical sovereignty converges with an ambitious vision for future growth. From political independence to holistic sovereignty…

Niamey cracks down on financial misconduct: recovered 74 billion CFA francs in one year

In Niamey, the tide is turning against financial impropriety and delinquent payers. A pivotal moment arrived on a Wednesday in August 2026, as high-ranking officials gathered in the presidential palace…

Côte d’Ivoire at 66: key challenges for president ouattara’s agenda

As Côte d’Ivoire prepares to mark its 66th Independence Day on August 7, 2026, all eyes turn to President Alassane Ouattara’s annual address to the nation. Far more than a…

Senegal’s parliament set for high-stakes session with 11 key bills

Senegal’s parliament set for high-stakes session with 11 key bills Lawmakers are set to tackle two private member’s bills, three government bills, and six requests for parliamentary inquiry commissions in…

Independent Côte d’Ivoire at 66: Évariste’s new chapter beyond politics

independent Côte d’Ivoire at 66: Évariste’s new chapter beyond politics Méambly Tié Évariste, former Ivorian Deputy, first President of the Guémon Regional Council, former President of the parliamentary group ‘Agir…

Central African Republic and Cameroon resolve border tensions after incident

Central African Republic and Cameroon resolve border tensions after incident