Africa

The Beninese political activist Thibaut Ogou is once again the subject of legal proceedings after being arrested by law enforcement. According to information from Madame Actu, the civil society actor is to be presented before the public prosecutor in connection with this case. For now, the exact reasons and the nature of the charges against […]

Ivory Coast launched the Identification Project for Cashew Operators and Farms (IEEA) on August 11 in Korhogo. Led by the Cotton Cashew Shea Council (CCAK), the initiative aims to establish a more reliable database to improve management and traceability in the sector. The country is the world’s leading producer of cashew nuts. Cashew also represents […]

Rwanda’s agricultural exports generated $1.1 billion during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). This result represents an increase of about 24% compared to the $893.16 million recorded during the previous period. The announcement was made on August 12 by NAEB, without specifying in the available information the distribution […]

An investigation by RFI reveals that a call to massively join Ceuta on August 15, 2026, was widely shared on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp following the migration crisis on July 30 and 31. The rumor, based in part on the false idea of an exceptional opening of the Spanish border, was reportedly artificially amplified by […]

Ivory Coast is preparing to launch the main campaign for 2026/2027 in a context marked by price volatility and increased international requirements. The country is rolling out a new national traceability system to better track the origin of the beans produced on its territory. As the world’s top cocoa producer, Ivory Coast heavily relies on […]

The trial for the murder of journalist Norbert Zongo, killed in 1998 along with three of his companions, will not open on the initially planned date in Burkina Faso. An appeal filed with the Court of Cassation by the lawyer of one of the defendants has suspended the procedure, while three individuals have been referred […]

The military court in Yaoundé continued, on Thursday, August 13, the examination of two cases concerning 66 people arrested after the presidential election of October 25, 2025. Some have been detained for nearly ten months and are charged with spreading false information, rebellion, unlawful gathering, and lack of a national identity card. The discussions mainly […]

The new Constitution of Guinea-Bissau will be submitted to a referendum on August 30, ahead of the presidential election scheduled for December 6. Presented by the transitional authorities as a means to reduce institutional blockages, the text mainly provides for a significant strengthening of the powers of the head of state. In Bissau, the constitutional […]

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Wednesday, August 12, that they have taken control of Geissan, a strategic town in Blue Nile State, near the Ethiopian border. However, the Sudanese army disputes this version and claims that fighting continues around the local military base. The paramilitary offensive began on Tuesday with drone strikes and […]

South Africa estimates the cost of operations carried out after recent protests against illegal foreigners to be nearly 300 million rands, or around 16 million euros. Pretoria claims that nearly 90,000 foreign nationals left the country between the end of June and the beginning of August, mostly Malawians. The South African Department of Home Affairs […]

In Kenya, alleged victims of abuses linked to the presence of British soldiers are seeking justice and compensation before the renewal of the military agreement between Nairobi and London. They particularly denounce sexual violence, deaths related to unexploded ordnance, and the lack of support for children born from relationships with former members of the BATUK. […]

The Chadian president Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno granted a presidential pardon to Succès Masra, former Prime Minister and president of the party Les Transformateurs, on Friday, August 14, 2026. Condemned to twenty years of criminal detention, the opponent could soon regain his freedom, although the pardon does not reverse the conviction itself. The Succès Masra […]

Adopted on July 30, the new internal regulations of the Senate of Benin establish an unprecedented disciplinary framework that strengthens the upper chamber’s control over the National Assembly. By virtue of Articles 49 and 50 of this text, the Senate now has the prerogative to initiate a procedure that could lead to the removal of […]

By a joint radio-television announcement dated August 13, 2026, the ministries responsible for Secondary Education, Higher Education, and Small and Medium Enterprises invite all aspiring teachers (AME) deployed and having served until the end of the 2025-2026 school year to confirm their availability. This process aims to prepare for their consideration for the 2026-2027 school […]

Ghana and South Africa have joined the intercontinental playoffs for the 2027 Women’s World Cup after their respective victories against Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Both African teams will have to go through a first round before trying to secure one of the last three spots for the World Cup. At least seven nations have already […]

Thirteen years after being the victim of an assassination attempt on the night of December 9, 2013, Martin Vioutou Assogba, president of the NGO Alcrer (Association for the Fight Against Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Regionalism), underwent a successful surgical procedure in Turkey to have two projectiles removed that had remained embedded in his body. Following the […]

The National Center for Digital Investigations (CNIN) made a significant move in the world of social media by apprehending two TikTokers along with several of their accomplices. The individuals apprehended are being prosecuted for engaging in acts of sexual exhibitionism live, particularly by exposing themselves on camera, and for making obscene and vulgar statements during […]

Despite the interest from Arsenal and Al-Hilal, Galatasaray does not intend to part ways with Victor Osimhen this summer. The Istanbul club firmly closed the door on the departure of its star striker, who is considered not for sale. Galatasaray has sent a clear message to clubs interested in Victor Osimhen: the Nigerian striker is […]

The fear of a new attempt to cross into Ceuta is growing as the date of August 15, 2026, approaches. Calls shared on social media are encouraging Moroccans to join the Spanish enclave, two weeks after the massive arrival of tens of thousands of people and the death of at least 80 migrants in the […]

A Cameroonian has been held since August 11, 2026, at the central prison of Yaoundé-Kondengui, after presenting a fake decree on national radio announcing the appointment of a vice president of the Republic. Johann Adriel Sitchom Kuate is being prosecuted for attempting to undermine state security with the complicity of foreign powers. The events date […]

Tens of Mauritanians who were arrested in Mali while returning from Côte d’Ivoire were repatriated on Wednesday, August 12, to Néma, in the southeast of Mauritania. Their return was organized on a special flight, instructed by President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, following efforts by Mauritanian authorities. The plane landed around noon at Néma airport, where the […]

The Malian military staff announced on August 13 the release of 82 soldiers held by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (Jnim) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). Some soldiers had been detained since 2023, while others were captured during clashes around Kidal in April 2026. The Malian army announced the release of 82 […]