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The central district police station of Gogounou made a significant strike in the fight against spiritual scams by arresting, on Sunday, August 9, 2026, an individual posing as a marabout. The suspect allegedly extorted a large sum of money from a woman who came to consult him to resolve a recurring issue of her savings […]
The commentator Youssouf Bathily, known as Ras Bath, and the activist nicknamed Rose have been appearing since August 10 before the Bamako Court of Appeal. They are contesting the charges of association with wrongdoers and undermining the credit of the State, its institutions, and its leaders. The first hearing primarily focused on audio recordings presented […]
Chad has obtained a financing facility of 110 million euros, or about 127 million dollars, from Afreximbank. The funds are intended to support infrastructure aimed at facilitating trade and reducing the Chadian economy’s dependence on oil revenues. The African Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) announced the granting of this facility to the Chadian government on Monday, August […]
Senegal imported 982,106 tons of wheat in 2025, according to data from the National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD). The volume is close to the million-ton threshold, in a context marked by increasing consumption and the development of processing capacities. The figures are included in the annual report on foreign trade published by ANSD […]
The SA-H2 Fund has secured an initial funding of 3 billion rand, or about 185 million dollars, to support the development of green hydrogen projects and its derivatives in South Africa. Managed by Climate Fund Managers, the vehicle aims for a final size of 12 billion rand by mid-2028. The fund announced this first financial […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is launching a first phase of its universal connectivity program with the deployment of mobile networks in 40 rural and peri-urban areas. Four operators are set to receive support from the Universal Service Development Fund (USDF) to extend coverage to areas that are still poorly served. The USDF signed, […]
Malawi has launched a 10 MW solar power plant in Nanjoka, located in the Salima district. Developed by the public company Electricity Generation Company Malawi (EGENCO), this installation represents the first phase of a project aiming to reach 50 MW in order to diversify a power system still largely dependent on hydroelectricity. The solar plant […]
East Africa is multiplying projects aimed at better leveraging its oil resources and limiting its dependence on imports of refined products. Between Tanga in Tanzania, Lamu in Kenya, and Hoima in Uganda, several energy corridors are emerging that could redefine regional oil flows. On August 6, Tanzania and Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding with […]
Senegal exported 22,441 tons of crude peanut oil in 2025, its highest level in six years. This increase comes as authorities seek to strengthen local processing of peanuts and enhance the added value generated by the sector. According to data from the National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD), published in its annual report on […]
Candidates declared eligible for the recruitment competition of 150 Customs officials for the year 2024 are summoned for a medical examination on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Cotonou. The examination will take place at the Medical-Social Center of the Garrison. According to a notice from the Director General of Customs, the concerned candidates, whose names […]
The future gold mine at Dokwe, led by Ariana Resources in Zimbabwe, could produce its first bars in 2028. However, the project must pass through several pre-development stages before industrial work can commence. Ariana Resources aims for the first gold pour at Dokwe in 2028, said its CEO, Kerim Sener, as reported by Reuters on […]
The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, opened the first extraordinary session of the year in Senegal on Monday, August 10. The deputies are set to examine five texts within fifteen days, including two urgent law proposals submitted by the Pastef majority, amid ongoing tensions between the Prime Minister’s camp and that of President […]
Angola has strengthened its legal arsenal against online misinformation with a law that holds both users and digital platforms accountable. The text provides for fines that can reach several thousand minimum salaries and, for certain offenses, prison sentences. However, the opposition and civil liberties organizations fear the law may be used against critical voices. Angola […]
From August 4 to 8, 2026, a Beninese ministerial delegation led by Mahuna Akplogan, Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, will visit Addis Ababa for a working visit focused on digital technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation. The mission is aimed at allowing the two countries to compare their experiences regarding digital public services, digital identity, […]
The e-AGRÉMENT-MS platform is intended to enable Burkina Faso to digitize the administrative procedures related to the health sector. The system particularly targets private health establishments, with the aim of reducing processing times and improving the tracking of files. The Burkinabé Ministry of Health officially launched the e-AGRÉMENT-MS platform on Friday, August 7, according to […]
The treason trial of Tundu Lissu, president of the opposition party Chadema, resumed on Monday, August 10, before the High Court in Dar es Salaam. The defense is requesting the dismissal of charges, arguing that the prosecution does not have a sufficiently strong case after the rejection of new evidence. Tundu Lissu arrived at the […]
The Fekola gold complex, operated by the Canadian B2Gold, recorded a strong increase in its production in Mali in 2025, with 530,769 ounces extracted, marking a 35% rise. However, the group expects a decline in production in 2026, following a year characterized by the prolonged suspension of activities at Loulo-Gounkoto. In 2025, the Fekola complex […]
The president of the African Peoples’ Party-Ivory Coast (PPA-CI), Laurent Gbagbo, has appointed five officials to strategic positions within his party. Announced on Monday, August 10, this reorganization aims to share responsibilities more broadly while keeping the former head of state at the center of the party’s governance. Reaffirmed as president of the PPA-CI in […]
As Mohamed Salah is about to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Trabzonspor, John Obi Mikel has warned him about what awaits in Turkey. The former Nigerian midfielder promises massive support from the fans, but also constant pressure on the Egyptian forward. Former Trabzonspor midfielder John Obi Mikel has given some advice to Mohamed Salah following […]
A serious traffic accident has mourned the commune of Covè, specifically the locality of Naogon Aïzondo, this Sunday, August 9, 2026. According to reports from the local radio station Tonassé Fm, the tragedy occurred when a car transporting bags of charcoal collided head-on with a motorcycle taxi driver. This latter was carrying three passengers: two […]
A challenging morning broke over Akassato, in the Abomey-Calavi municipality. In the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, a strong fire broke out on the paved road leading to the Gros market, formerly known as Kérékou square, causing significant material damage. The fire quickly spread to several commercial establishments along the route. Among the […]
Shock reigns in the Banikanni neighborhood located in the second arrondissement of the municipality of Parakou. A 7-year-old boy, who had been missing for several days, was found dead in the septic tank of the family compound. According to information from Fraternité FM, the child had not shown any signs of life since Tuesday, August […]
The General Directorate of Customs informs the candidates declared eligible for the recruitment competition of 150 Customs officials (for the year 2024) that the date of the medical examination is officially set. According to the statement released on August 10, 2026, by the Director General of Customs, the operation will be conducted in accordance with […]
The fire that occurred during the night of Thursday, August 6 to Friday, August 7, 2026, continues to attract significant attention from the authorities. On Monday, August 10, 2026, all the deputies from the 19th electoral district, which includes Porto-Novo, Adjarra, Sèmè-Podji, and Aguégués, visited the site of the disaster to assess the extent of […]
