Deadly jihadist assault leaves soldiers dead in central Mali

security crisis Deadly jihadist assault leaves soldiers dead in central Mali At least ten soldiers were killed in San, a central city in Mali, during a dawn attack on a…

Bénin’s new senate: between constitutional role and political speculation

The inauguration of Benin’s first Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by the election of former President Patrice Talon as its president on August 6, marked a significant milestone in…

Algeria strengthens Niger’s military with helicopter and equipment donation

The Algerian Ministry of National Defence has announced the delivery of a strategic military aid package to the Nigerien Armed Forces. This initiative, directly supervised by the Algerian Chief of…

Ivorian unity celebrated on independence day anniversary

The bustling commune of Yopougon became the epicenter of national pride on August 7, 2026, as Côte d’Ivoire marked its 66th Independence Day with grandeur and unity. The celebration, held…

Gabon and Monaco strengthen green diplomacy for climate resilience

environmental diplomacy Gabon and Monaco forge green alliance for climate action Editorial team August 9, 2026 98 No comment Libreville, August 9, 2026 — Gabon is positioning its natural wealth…

Pastef membership card acquired by Prime Minister’s sibling amid political tensions

Pastef membership card acquired by Prime Minister’s sibling amid political tensions — Pa Latyr Diouf (@PalatyrDiouf1) August 8, 2026. A move that has drawn significant attention. Abdou Lô, identified as…

Political tensions as sonko warns faye on assembly dissolution

political tensions as sonko warns faye on assembly dissolution The leader of Pastef has made it clear that any electoral gamble by the president would weaken the ruling party, regardless…

Ebola outbreak spirals in eastern Congo amid aid delays

The Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) shows no signs of slowing, with health officials warning the situation has spiraled beyond control. During a high-level visit…

Deadly adf attack leaves 13 civilians dead in ituri province

In the eastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ituri Province has once again been scarred by a brutal assault attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an…

Senegal latest news august 9 2026

Senegal: top stories for Sunday, August 9, 2026 Thousands gathered in Linguère as Ousmane Sonko delivered a scathing critique of the current administration’s policies. Meanwhile, heavy downpours are expected tonight…

Security challenges in Nigeria amid rising kidnappings and state police reform

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks on the origins of insecurity in northern Nigeria have sparked intense debate at a time when the country faces a surge in kidnappings. Speaking…

Gabon turns away from France as anti-french sentiment surges

Anti-French sentiment in Gabon has reached unprecedented levels. New data from Afrobarometer reveals that 78% of Gabonese respondents view France’s influence in their country as negative, while only 20% hold…