Chad battles cholera outbreak: 13 dead, vaccination campaign underway

Chad battles cholera outbreak: 13 dead, vaccination campaign underway The Republic of Chad is grappling with a cholera epidemic that has claimed 13 lives and infected 239 people across two…

Bénin’s senate inauguration: Talon vows unity for 2026-2031 term

As the newly elected leader of Benin’s inaugural Senate mandate for 2026-2031, Patrice Talon delivered his inauguration address this Thursday, marking a historic moment for the nation’s political landscape. Unity…

Togo’s constitutional crisis sparks regional sanctions call

The political landscape in Lomé has reached a critical juncture following a landmark ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which declared Togo‘s 2024 constitutional amendment an unconstitutional government change.…

Death penalty in democratic republic of Congo sparks heated debate

Aïssata Maïga Reintroduction of capital punishment divides opinion in Democratic Republic of Congo In recent legislative moves, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reignited discussions surrounding the reinstatement of…

Benin senate elects new leadership with Patrice Talon as president

The Senate of Benin has just taken a historic step toward full operational capacity. On a recent Thursday in Porto-Novo, the country’s senators gathered to elect the first governing body…

Patrice talon elected senate president in Benin

Patrice Talon Romuald Wadagni Thomas Boni Yayi Historic Senate inauguration in Porto-Novo Porto-Novo witnessed a historic moment on July 30, 2026, as the first Senate of Benin was officially inaugurated.…

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…