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In a directive dated August 10, 2026, and signed by its president Joseph Djogbénou, the Progressive Union for Renewal (UP-R) has framed the process for selecting its members to serve as village chiefs (CV) and neighborhood chiefs (CQ). To be eligible for these roles under the party’s banner, members must be part of the competence […]
The Togba district police station has dealt a heavy blow to local crime with the arrest and detention on Monday, August 10, 2026, of four individuals, including one woman. Located in the Dodja neighborhood, the members of this group are being pursued for aggravated theft, conspiracy, and trafficking of psychoactive substances. A well-practiced method between […]
Agents of the Autonomous Port of Lomé began a 72-hour strike on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the call of the Union of Agents of the Autonomous Port of Lomé (SYAPAL). Workers are denouncing the lack of progress on their social demands after several weeks of discussions with management. The movement is expected to continue […]
Peter Okoye, a member of the famous duo P-Square, opened up about a particularly difficult time in his childhood. The Nigerian singer claims not to fear death, but admits that poverty, which he experienced with his family, remains his greatest fear. Peter Okoye, a member of the famous Nigerian duo P-Square, shared the main fear […]
The internal regulations of the Senate, adopted on July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, specify the various acts through which the new institution may intervene. From “opinion” to “ordinance,” including resolution, decision, and decree, the text particularly frames its powers regarding laws, political life, and potential sanctions against political actors. The Beninese Senate is progressively detailing […]
Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji, facing charges for his alleged involvement in a coup plot in Nigeria, told investigators he acted out of “patriotism” and to provoke political change. His statements, published by the Nigerian media Premium Times, shed light on the motivations put forward by one of the main defendants. Six retired military personnel and […]
The opposition party Les Démocrates is preparing to remobilize its grassroots structures. The party’s activists are invited to gather this Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Parakou. Under the leadership of their president Nourénou Atchadé, the meeting will take place at the party’s departmental headquarters. This gathering comes in a unique political climate, characterized by the […]
Adopté le 30 juillet 2026 à Porto-Novo, le règlement intérieur du Sénat béninois fixe les règles d’organisation, de fonctionnement et d’intervention de la nouvelle institution. En 103 articles, le texte précise notamment les pouvoirs du Sénat sur certaines lois, son rôle dans la régulation de la vie politique, les procédures de sanction des acteurs politiques […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Burkinabé Ministry of Culture has banned 18 cultural events planned in several cities across the country. The authorities cite activities contrary to “public morals” and likely to disrupt public order. These decisions come as part of a policy of “cleansing” the cultural sector that has been in place since March 2025. The Burkina Faso […]
The Burkinabe Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism has sent formal notices to the organizers of 18 events planned in various locations across the country. The authorities cite the need to uphold good morals and public order, amidst a context of tightening oversight on artistic and cultural activities. The Burkinabe government is tightening its […]
