The cyberattack on Gabon’s SEEG stands out as one of the most severe digital incidents to hit a public utility operator in Central Africa in recent years. In the early…
CPPF accelerates transformation into institutional investor
The Board of Directors of the Caisse des pensions et des prestations familiales des agents de l’État (CPPF) convened in Libreville on July 31 to kickstart a pivotal shift in…
Ivory coast’s strong economic growth highlighted in presidential address
The President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, emphasized during his annual address to the nation that the country has maintained its development trajectory, boasting one of the highest annual growth…
Bénin: Patrice Talon elected to lead new Senate after constitutional reforms
Following constitutional amendments adopted in November 2025, the Bénin Republic has inaugurated its first-ever Senate, a move framed as essential for stabilizing political life and reinforcing democratic governance. The upper…
Parliamentary probe sparks questions over Abdourahmane Diouf’s role in laptop program
In just two years, Senegal’s Ministry of Higher Education has seen three leadership changes: Abdourahmane Diouf held the post first, followed by Daouda Ngom, and then Boubacar Camara, who took…
Tchad media training: isjct and amjet strengthen journalism through partnership
The capital city of Chad, N’Djamena, has taken a significant step toward elevating the standard of journalism in the country. On August 6, 2026, the Institut Supérieur du Journalisme et…
Senegal assembly approves extraordinary session for august 10 with new laws
Senegal’s National Assembly to convene extraordinary session on August 10 The National Assembly’s extraordinary session, scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM, will focus on critical legislative proposals,…
Patrice Talon takes helm at Bénin’s Senate: a new chapter in West African leadership
On Thursday, 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 reinstated bicameral Parliament. Among…
Senate presidency secures Benin’s new political chapter
Benin’s new political era with Patrice Talon Just two months after completing his second presidential term, Patrice Talon has been inaugurated as the President of Benin’s newly established Senate. This…
Patrice Talon inaugurated as President of Benin’s Senate
Historic Senate session in Porto-Novo In a landmark session held at the Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo, former President Patrice Talon officially assumed the role of President of Benin’s newly established…
Mali unveils new defense and security framework to tackle modern threats
The Mali government has rolled out a groundbreaking defense and security overhaul, marking its first major update in over two decades. The new framework expands the original 2004 defense law…