Patrice Talon elected head of Benin’s inaugural Senate

Patrice Talon elected first president of Benin’s Senate Just four months after concluding his presidential mandate, Patrice Talon has taken on a new leadership role as president of Benin’s inaugural…

Togo faces constitutional crisis amid regional condemnation

In a landmark ruling, the ECOWAS Court of Justice has deemed Togo’s 2024 constitutional amendments an unlawful attempt to circumvent presidential term limits, escalating a political standoff in Lomé. The…

Death penalty debate resurfaces in democratic republic of Congo

Debating Justice: The Return of Capital Punishment in the DRC The Democratic Republic of the Congo is once again at the center of a heated national discussion regarding the death…

Senate of Benin gets first leadership under Patrice Talon

In a historic session convened on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the newly formed Senate of Benin elected its first leadership team, positioning Patrice Talon at its helm. The…

Patrice Talon takes senate leadership in Benin after decade as president

Benin’s political landscape witnesses a dramatic shift as Patrice Talon, who recently concluded a decade-long presidency, assumes a new strategic role by becoming the first-ever Senate President in the country’s…

Bénin: Patrice Talon takes helm of Senate’s first bureau

The Beninese Senate has inaugurated its first Bureau, a significant milestone in the establishment of this constitutional institution. The election of its leadership took place this Thursday, August 6, 2026,…

Real Madrid breaks records with 140 million euro deal for young Ivorian winger

The Real Madrid has officially announced the signing of Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé, 19, from RB Leipzig in a deal reportedly worth €140 million including bonuses. This move marks the…

Ryanair expands winter routes with 17 new flights to Morocco

Ryanair expands winter routes with 17 new flights to Morocco Ryanair is set to launch its most ambitious winter program yet in Morocco, adding 17 new routes—seven of which will…

Niger’s mid-term public action review highlights international recognition and reform progress

Under the minister’s directive, top officials from the Interior Ministry assessed the halfway mark of public initiatives, showcasing Niger’s expertise from Moscow to Ouagadougou. Niamey, August 6, 2026 — A…

Félix tshisekedi’s power play threatens democratic foundations in dr Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is witnessing a calculated erosion of its democratic institutions, with President Félix Tshisekedi leveraging a recent constitutional court ruling to dismantle term limits. Under…

Diplomatic efforts ease border tensions between Central African Republic and Cameroon

Diplomatic efforts ease border tensions between Central African Republic and Cameroon Local residents captured footage of two Cameroonian gendarmes armed with assault rifles moving through the village of Gasol, situated…

Burkina Faso suspends wheat flour imports to boost local production

The transitional government of Burkina Faso has taken a bold economic sovereignty step by suspending all imports of wheat flour, semolina, and couscous. This decisive move aligns with the newly…