Gabon Gabon’s mining boom: a new economic driver amid oil decline With its oil production in steady decline, Gabon is betting big on mining to revitalize its economy. Over the…
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives, vaccination campaign underway
Cholera crisis in Chad: 13 fatalities and rising cases prompt urgent response Chad is battling a severe cholera outbreak that has already claimed 13 lives and infected 239 people across…
Patrice Talon pledges unity as Bénin’s first Senate leader
Patrice Talon pledges unity as Bénin’s first Senate leader The newly elected president of Bénin’s inaugural Senate mandate for 2026-2031, Patrice Talon, delivered his inauguration address this Thursday, marking a…
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…
Senegal secures $598 million from World Bank to boost key sectors
Dakar’s partnership with the World Bank has reached a new milestone. During a meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on August 5, Ousmane Diagana, the institution’s Vice President for West…
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…
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims lives as cases rise
ChadA cholera outbreak claims 13 lives as cases surge Thirteen lives have been lost and 239 cases confirmed in Chad’s ongoing cholera outbreak, health officials report. The crisis, which began…
Patrice talon elected president of Benin’s senate amid political shifts
In a landmark political transition, Patrice Talon has been elected as the first President of Benin’s newly reinstated Senate, marking a significant shift in the country’s legislative landscape. The historic…
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…