Africa

After five days of work in Cotonou, the members of the joint committee of the ECOWAS Parliament adopted a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening the role of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in regional economic integration. The elected officials particularly called for more inclusive industrialization, better access to financing, and greater involvement of […]

The Republican Police promptly responded to a case of theft of a vehicle that occurred in the commune of Toffo. Alerted around 5 a.m. by a baker living in Houègbo about the theft of his Haojue 115 motorcycle, the local police officers immediately deployed a significant search operation on the ground. Thanks to the strategic […]

The release of Julien Kandé Kansou, which occurred on August 1, 2026, following a presidential pardon granted by the head of state Romuald Wadagni, is eliciting positive reactions within the Beninese political class. In a statement made public on August 2, former minister Valentin Djenontin-Agossou expressed his happiness at the return to freedom of his […]

The Ghanaian government has accepted the principle of lowering the minimum age required to run for the presidential election. The threshold would shift from 40 to 35 years. This change is among several constitutional reforms being considered, including a five-year term for the President and members of parliament. Ghana could more broadly open access to […]

While several reports indicated an imminent agreement between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid for Yan Diomande, the German club has denied any definitive conclusion of negotiations. The case of the Ivorian international remains open, but no significant progress has reportedly been made yet. The Yan Diomande saga continues to fuel transfer market rumors. Announced as […]

South-South educational cooperation is gaining ground in Africa. To improve the training of its teachers in classroom assessment, Uganda has chosen to draw inspiration from the experience of South Africa, a country facing similar educational realities. Kampala aims to reform its teacher training and is looking for solutions suitable for the African context. Last week, […]

In South Africa, the rise in electricity costs has increased companies’ interest in renewable energy. Solar power, combined with storage and wheeling, is becoming an increasingly sought-after solution to reduce dependence on the national grid. SolarAfrica, MPower, and Fledge Capital plan to develop a solar plant with a capacity of 184 megawatts associated with 300 […]

While sub-Saharan Africa still lacks developers able to meet the needs of its digital economies, Sierra Leone aims to strengthen the technological training of its youth. The country considers digital sovereignty an important focus of its national training and professional integration policy. The Sierra Leonean Ministry of Communication and Information Technology organized the first academic […]

The administrative and financial management of contractual health agents recruited for the 2025 promotion now falls directly under the 77 municipalities of Benin. This major reorientation was formalized by a circular signed on July 23, 2026, by the Minister of Decentralization and Local Governance, Rodrigue Chaou. Through this approach, the government aims to bring the […]

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has officially opened the competitive recruitment for the 2026 session for high school graduates to access public university schools and institutes. Initiated by Minister Sèdami Mèdégan Fagla, this process is aimed at newly graduated students wishing to join elite institutions such as INMeS, IFSIO, ENSPD, ENSTIC, ENEAM, […]

After their official installation and the adoption of their internal regulations on July 30, the members of the new high parliamentary chamber are preparing for a key step. Following the study of the compliance of the internal regulations with the constitution, which will take place this Monday, August 3, the senators have scheduled a plenary […]

A few days after the installation of its members, the Senate will soon have its internal regulations. The document will be reviewed this Monday, August 3, 2026, by the Constitutional Court. The seven sages are meeting in session today to carry out the constitutionality check of the internal regulations adopted by the senators, a necessary […]

On the occasion of the second edition of the Diaspora Connect Forum held in Cotonou, the president of the Vodun Rites Committee, Professor Mahougnon Kakpo, announced the extension of the Vodun Days Festival. Previously celebrated over three days, the event dedicated to Vodun arts, culture, and spirituality will now last an entire week, according to […]

After several months of intense activities, the Beninese executive takes a break. The President of the Republic and members of the government have officially been on vacation since August 1, 2026. Established under the presidency of Patrice Talon, this annual leave period is now ingrained in the operational habits of the executive. However, this break […]

In Africa, projects funded by the World Bank regularly face execution delays and are subject to insufficient monitoring of their results. In this context, the mere disbursement rate no longer fully appreciates the impact of interventions on beneficiary populations. The Togolese government wants to strengthen the management of projects supported by the international financial institution. […]

On the occasion of the celebration of the sixty-sixth anniversary of Benin’s independence, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has decided to exercise the right of pardon granted to him by the Constitution by showing clemency to three hundred sixty-nine convicted individuals. This measure, which is the first of its kind since he took […]

Applications for parish council elections are submitted on Monday in Uganda, against a backdrop of violence and irregularities observed during the first stage of the local vote. A new election must be organized in 1,135 villages following disputes related to electoral lists. Local councils play a central role in the daily life of residents. They […]

Financed 90% by China, the railway connecting Mombasa to Nairobi remains at the center of debates in Kenya regarding the sustainability of public debt, several years after its inauguration. The railway line, touted as the most modern in the country, reached a symbolic milestone by transporting 50 million tons of goods since its entry into […]

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has extended the temporary restrictions on the import of grey cement and clinker in the western and south-eastern regions of the country. The measures also concern the import of lime in the south-eastern part. This decision is part of a policy to support the local cement industry, which has […]

The evolution of the jihadist threat in West Africa raises questions about the financing, equipment, and mobility capacities of armed groups. In Nigeria, the persistence of the insurgency in the Lake Chad basin is now accompanied by increased pressure in the northwest, near the borders with Niger and Benin. While several analyses mention the significance […]

The Beninese activist Julien Kandé Kansou, a member of the communication cell of the opposition party Les Démocrates, regained his freedom on Saturday after receiving a presidential pardon granted by the head of state Romuald Wadagni, on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the country’s independence. At 34 years old, a writer and student, […]

On the occasion of the national holiday on August 1st, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, granted a presidential pardon to Julien Kandé Kansou. The writer and activist of the opposition party Les Démocrates, who was sentenced in April 2026 to two years in prison, has thus regained his freedom after several months of […]