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The Board of Directors of the Caisse des pensions et des prestations familiales (CPPF), the state agents’ pension and family benefits fund, convened in Libreville on July 31. Led by Chairman Jean Blaise Nguema Mba, this first ordinary session of 2026 addressed critical agenda items, including the approval of financial statements for the 2024 and […]
On the eve of Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th independence anniversary, President Alassane Ouattara addressed the nation, affirming the country’s sustained development trajectory. He highlighted a dynamic economy, boasting one of the highest annual growth rates in the region and globally, which he attributed to robust underlying fundamentals. Emphasizing that economic performance is only meaningful if it […]
A landmark constitutional reform passed in November 2025 paved the way for Benin’s inaugural senate, designed to enhance political governance and institutional balance. This newly established body consists of 25 members who are not elected through popular vote but are either former heads of state or appointed by the sitting president. The senate’s creation marks […]
Over the past two years, Senegal’s Ministry of Higher Education has seen three leadership changes, including former minister Abdourahmane Diouf, who served before Daouda Ngom and current officeholder Boubacar Camara, appointed on June 1, 2026. Among the six parliamentary inquiry commissions scheduled for debate during Monday’s August 10, 2026 extraordinary session of the National Assembly, […]
Tchad Tchad: ISJCT and AMET forge strategic media training alliance A landmark collaboration between Tchad’s leading journalism institute and media association will elevate professional standards and equip the next generation of journalists with essential skills. — 2 min read N’Djamena, 6 August 2026 – The Institut Supérieur du Journalisme et de la Communication du Tchad […]
Senegal’s National Assembly convenes Monday: Sonko’s decree sets critical agenda The National Assembly of Senegal has unveiled a landmark decree, signed by President Ousmane Sonko, outlining its extraordinary session agenda for Monday. Three major legislative proposals will take center stage, including revisions to labor regulations, social security frameworks, and critical digital infrastructure protections. The National […]
On August 6, 2026, Bénin’s political landscape witnessed a historic milestone. Delegates convened at Porto-Novo’s Governor’s Palace for the inaugural session of the country’s newly established Senate. By an overwhelming majority, they elected Patrice Talon—former President and architect of the Nouveau Départ agenda—as its first-ever presiding officer. Talon’s election underscores a bold statement in West […]
Just two months after formally concluding his second presidential term, Patrice Talon has been sworn in as the President of Benin’s newly established Senate. The transition marks a pivotal step in the nation’s evolving political framework following constitutional reforms that reintroduced a bicameral system.
The Scottish football powerhouse, Celtic, has successfully completed the transfer of Egyptian winger Haitham Hassan from Spanish club Real Oviedo. This significant move sees Hassan commit to a four-season contract, securing his presence at the club until the summer of 2030, a development first unveiled by the respected journalist Giorgos Tsarouchas. Tsarouchas, utilizing his official […]
Benin Patrice Talon sworn in as president of Benin’s Senate The former President of Benin, Patrice Talon, was elected on August 6, 2026, as the first-ever head of the country’s newly established Senate. Addressing the gathered senators at the Porto-Novo Governor’s Palace, he outlined his vision for the upper house of Parliament, emphasizing unity, responsibility, […]
After two decades under the same national defense law, Mali is set to implement a sweeping overhaul of its security and defense architecture, expanding its scope to include internal security, cyber threats, and crisis management. The sweeping reform, recently approved by the National Transitional Council, redefines strategic decision-making, operational command, and the roles of regional […]
The United Nations Raises Alarm Over Daech’s Growing Threat in Critical African Regions In a newly released assessment, the United Nations has highlighted a persistent and escalating terrorist threat in some of Africa’s most volatile regions, particularly the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin. Despite efforts to dismantle its central leadership, Daech—a group originally rooted […]