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Bénin 2060: education council prioritizes science and technical training Cotonou — From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Education Council (CNE) of Bénin convenes its third consultative assembly in Cotonou, focusing on strengthening scientific, technological, and vocational education pathways. The three-day meeting brings together government officials, academics, private sector representatives, technical and financial partners, […]
First prisoner swap kicks off in Democratic Republic of Congo peace negotiations with M23 rebels Kinshasa takes historic step in regional conflict resolution The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has transferred 15 detainees to the M23 rebel group, marking the first implementation of a prisoner exchange agreement signed in Doha in September 2025. […]
Accueil Dernières dépêches Eastern drc peace efforts: Kinshasa releases first group of m23 prisoners Congolese authorities have transferred 15 detainees to the M23 anti-government group, which operates in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This move represents a long-anticipated initial step in the ongoing peace process, as confirmed by the Red Cross on Friday. […]
PoliticsWest Africa Democracy under pressure in West Africa PoliticsWest Africa Insights from the Field 2026-08-07August 7, 2026 This week, political analysts examine how democratic principles in West Africa are evolving—from Senegal to Madagascar, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The discussion was recorded in early July at a studio in Bonn during a visit organized by […]
Franck Foute Journalist specializing in Cameroon affairs Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga Martinez Zogo Courtroom drama unfolds during colonel otoulou’s testimony The Martinez Zogo case took a dramatic turn as Colonel Otoulou took the stand, transforming the hearing into a verbal showdown. The session, held at the military court in Yaoundé, witnessed sharp exchanges between legal representatives […]
In Togo, the erosion of press freedom is no longer confined to NGO reports or regulatory statements. It is now a daily reality on street corners, where simply distributing a newspaper has become a perilous act. By extending this pressure to independent street vendors, President Faure Gnassingbé crosses a troubling threshold, signaling a systematic and […]
Boko Haram adopts AI tools for military operations in Nigeria Recent findings reveal that factions of the extremist group Boko Haram have integrated public-access artificial intelligence systems into their operational frameworks. A 2026 study by the Cambridge Programme on AI Science & Policy documents how these technologies are being used to enhance combat readiness, streamline […]
Bénin political leaders urged to set aside bias against senate Cotonou — During a high-level discussion on the rule of law and political transition in Africa held on August 6, 2026, former minister and lawmaker Lazare Maurice Sehouéto emphasized the importance of avoiding unfounded assumptions about the newly established Senate. The gathering, organized by the […]
The highly anticipated Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, operated by the American firm Kosmos Energy and straddling the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania, is once again in the spotlight. The Texas-based company has released new details regarding the ramp-up of this significant cross-border field, which saw its first phase commence commercial production in […]
Following a recent incident in Bullock, Senegal and Gambia have announced the finalization of a « definitive agreement » aimed at clarifying the precise delineation of their shared border. Both nations are preparing to resume joint operations for border demarcation and physical marking on the ground by mid-August. This initiative will involve installing tangible boundary […]
Migrants expelled to Cameroon take legal action against forced deportation Thirty-six African migrants, forcibly returned from the United States to Cameroon in 2026, have filed a lawsuit in Yaoundé. The claimants, hailing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Senegal, Zimbabwe, and Morocco, had previously secured legal protections in […]
Thursday, August 6, 2026, marked a pivotal institutional moment for Bénin. Following the election of the inaugural executive bureau for the nation’s newly established upper parliamentary chamber, former President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, was chosen to preside over the Senate. Surrounded by a distinguished bureau comprising seasoned figures from national politics, the former head […]