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Senegal is planning to create a National Cybersecurity Authority to enhance the protection of its digital space. This institution is included in a draft law dedicated to the protection of the national cyberspace, as cyberattacks result in increasing financial losses across the African continent. The establishment of this authority is part of the efforts made […]
Since August 15, Tripoli and several cities in western and southern Libya have been without electricity. The outage disrupts water distribution, communications, industrial activity, and airport operations, while criticism of the government of Abdelhamid Dbeibah intensifies. The Libyan capital is facing widespread power cuts that also affect several other localities controlled by the authorities based […]
The release of Succès Masra should not, at this point, lead to a power-sharing arrangement in Chad. While the former Prime Minister advocates for a national unity government to promote peace, the government spokesperson, Gassim Cherif Mahamat, stated that this option is “not on the agenda at all.” The pardon granted to Succès Masra does […]
The sinking of a ferry on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has resulted in at least 80 deaths, according to the latest toll communicated after searches conducted over the weekend. The boat, which connected Kariba to Chalala, was carrying at least 161 people even though its official capacity was limited to 90 passengers. Rescue teams recovered […]
While in Libreville for the celebrations of the 66th anniversary of Gabon’s independence, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed his intention to organize a national dialogue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The head of state still needs to clarify the framework, participants, and timeline of this initiative, as its inclusivity is already a topic […]
The electrification of transportation could make copper the main pressure point for mining supply by 2040, according to an analysis by Wood Mackenzie. The firm estimates that production capacities may struggle to keep up with an acceleration in demand linked to electric vehicles, while cobalt would present a lesser risk. The transition to electric vehicles […]
In Mali, the columnist Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, known as Ras Bath, and the influencer Rokia Doumbia, nicknamed “Rose, la vie chère,” were sentenced on August 17 to ten years in prison, three of which are suspended. Both were found guilty of “harming the credit of the State” and “criminal conspiracy,” charges challenged by their lawyers. […]
The South African state-owned group Transnet is requesting 35 billion rand, about 2.2 billion dollars, from the National Treasury to renovate its port facilities and several railway lines. The goal is to reduce the logistical constraints that hinder exports and stifle economic activity. The request was announced on Thursday, August 13, by the South African […]
Burkina Faso plans to rely on Nigeria to improve its access to international Internet connectivity. The initiative aims to allow the landlocked country, which depends on overland links, to diversify its routes to submarine cables and reduce the risks associated with a single infrastructure. Burkinabè authorities presented this project in a report published on Sunday, […]
On the eve of the 66th anniversary of Gabon’s independence, President Brice Oligui Nguema announced that restrictions will remain on scholarships awarded to Gabonese students in certain European countries. The head of state cites the increase in tuition fees and the reduction in aid available to students while urging the youth to prioritize African universities. […]
In an official statement released on Monday, August 17, 2026, the Executive Secretary of the Cotonou City Hall, Anges Amoussouga, informs motorcycle taxi drivers and owners about the availability of taxi rights cards. This provision specifically concerns users who have paid their municipal fees and taxes no later than June 30, 2026. The municipal authority […]
Three Chinese nationals appeared on Monday, August 17, 2026, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). They are being prosecuted for alleged usury, harassment, and money laundering. This hearing follows the dismantling, nearly two months earlier, of an international fraudulent credit network by the National Center for Digital Investigations (CNIN), […]
The end of the tunnel still seems far for police commissioner Delcoz Kindjanhoundé, who was arrested and placed under detention in January 2026 following the dissemination on social media of a series of videos in which he attacked the institutions of the Republic. The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) ordered, […]
The government of the Republic of Benin has expressed its great satisfaction following the announcement of the unveiling of the 2,854th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in honor of singer Angélique Kidjo. The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 11:30 AM (Pacific time) at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard, with a live […]
Benin takes the top spot among cottonseed producing countries in the CFA zone with a harvest of 533,590 tonnes for the 2025-2026 campaign. This positioning comes despite a 16.3% decline in production year on year, marking its second consecutive annual drop. According to the Regional Integrated Cotton Production Program in Africa (PR-PICA), total production in […]
At a political gathering in Parakou, Nourénou Atchadé, president of the opposition party Les Démocrates, spoke about the current governance and the role of the opposition in the Beninese political landscape. Speaking on the preservation of democratic space, the leader of the opposition party emphasized that President Romuald Wadagni has no interest in seeing the […]
At a meeting in Parakou, Les Démocrates urged the new Senate to revisit controversial laws and reaffirmed its opposition stance.
The city hall of Cotonou has announced the availability of taxi driver cards for motorcycle taxi drivers and owners who have paid their fees and taxes by June 30, 2026. The cards can be collected on weekdays at the locations where the applications were submitted. Motorcycle taxi drivers and owners in Cotonou can now collect […]
The political class and diplomacy of Benin are in mourning following the death of Ambassador Issiradjou Ibrahim Gomina, which occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2026, after a short illness. A high-ranking state servant and influential figure in the presidential majority, the deceased leaves behind the image of an esteemed diplomat and a committed activist. An […]
The activist and civil society actor Thibaut Ogou has been placed under provisional detention on Friday, August 14, 2026, following his presentation to the special prosecutor at the Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). Arrested a few days earlier by law enforcement in Lokossa, he has been transferred to the civil prison […]
