Togo parliament’s extraordinary session targets business climate and legal reforms

Togo’s National Assembly reconvened this week for a high-stakes extraordinary session, placing business environment, environmental policies, and administrative streamlining at the forefront of legislative priorities. Under the leadership of the…

Gabon completes landmark professional elections with new worker representation

On Monday, August 10, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Vice-President of the Government Herman Immongault and Labour Minister Jacqueline Ilogue, spouse Bignoumba, for a significant handover. The occasion…

Us ambassador nominations for Chad and Gabon under trump administration

The White House has officially submitted a fresh batch of ambassadorial nominations to the United States Senate, including two prominent African posts. The move reflects ongoing efforts to reshape diplomatic…

Political easing in DR Congo ahead of national dialogue

The political climate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) appears to be shifting, with signs of easing tensions ahead of an anticipated national dialogue. High-level discussions have…

How Bénin’s Senate will operate with five key legal acts

How Bénin’s Senate will operate with five key legal acts The Bénin Senate has now defined the five legal instruments through which it will exercise its powers, following the adoption…

Ivorian and Mauritanian leaders deepen ties amid regional challenges

In a significant diplomatic engagement, President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire welcomed his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, for a high-level working visit on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.…

Senegal assembly rejects seven presidential bills proposed by bassirou diomaye faye

The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, announced yesterday that seven legislative proposals submitted by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye would not be included in the agenda of the first…

Escalating violence in Mali forces nearly 40,000 to flee

Escalating violence in Mali forces nearly 40,000 to flee Since late April, a surge in armed clashes and aerial bombardments in northern and central Mali has forced tens of thousands…

Leadership transition in ivoire’s PPA-CI party sparks political analysis

Ivorian party PPA-CI undergoes leadership restructuring ahead of potential post-Gbagbo era In a strategic move, Côte d’Ivoire’s Parti populaire africain de Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) has reshuffled its leadership structure, entrusting…

Mali parliament transparency: Ousmane Sonko’s asset declaration stands out

In a significant move toward transparency and accountability, Ousmane Sonko, President of Mali’s National Assembly, has formally declared his assets. This declaration is part of a broader initiative requiring top…

Tchad: Mahamat Idriss Déby’s pardon announcement sparks political easing hopes

Tchad Tchad: Mahamat Idriss Déby’s pardon announcement sparks political easing hopes As Chad celebrated its 66th Independence Day, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno declared his intention to use his presidential…

Congo drc ebola outbreak death toll surpasses 2 000

Congo DRC Ebola outbreak death toll surpasses 2,000 Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported a grim milestone: more than 2,011 lives lost to the ongoing…