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The tanker Ottoman Sincerity set sail on August 14, 2026, from the maritime terminal of Sèmè-Kpodji with one million barrels of Nigerian crude oil of “Meleck” quality on board. Sold by the Nigerien Oil Company (Sonidep) to the Algerian group Sonatrach in accordance with the agreement signed on July 22, 2026, this shipment marks the […]
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second term with 2,965,326 votes, representing 60% of the ballots, according to results announced by the electoral commission. This victory allows him to continue his economic recovery program, despite a debated record and a campaign marked by political tensions and violence. Having come to power in […]
Senegalese lawmakers adopted a modification to Article 37 of the Constitution on August 17, with 133 votes out of 135. The text imposes a new declaration of assets at the end of the presidential term and extends this obligation to the Prime Minister and the President of the National Assembly. The National Assembly of Senegal […]
Gathered in Durban, the leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded their annual summit on August 17. The South African presidency, now held for a year by Cyril Ramaphosa, particularly highlighted migration tensions, the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), regional infrastructure, and the creation of a common tourist visa. […]
The final phase of the 25th edition of the National School Championships for primary education opened on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Kpétonis City in Djougou. Organized by the Union of Sports and Cultural Associations of Primary Education (UASCEP), the competition brings together students from different departments of Benin for four days. The opening […]
Registration for the 2026-2027 training year is open at the public Vocational and Apprenticeship Training Centers in Benin. Candidates can submit their applications until Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5 PM, for a start date scheduled for September 28. The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Job Promotion, responsible for vocational training, announces the […]
The Tunisian economy continued to progress in the second quarter of 2026, but at a slower pace than at the beginning of the year. The gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.3% year-on-year, notably supported by agriculture and services, while mining activities and hydrocarbons weighed on overall performance. Tunisian growth was set at 2.3% year-on-year […]
As the war in Sudan drags on for more than three years, Khartoum and Riyadh signed an agreement on August 17, establishing a Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation and Coordination. This rapprochement confirms the intensification of relations between Saudi Arabia and the Sudanese army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, in a conflict where regional […]
For the 2026-2027 school year, Benin will introduce new vocational training pathways in its Technical Professional High Schools. These programs, leading to the Technician’s Diploma in Trades (DTM), cover areas such as electricity, renewable energies, digital skills, automotive maintenance, and construction trades. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, responsible for technical training, announced […]
Niger plans to build a refinery with a capacity of 100,000 barrels per day, as well as a petrochemical complex, as part of an agreement with the Canadian group Zimar Inc. The announced investment amounts to $1.9 billion, but the timeline for implementation and the financing arrangements have not been specified. The Nigerien government signed […]
The Beninese Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the opening, for the 2026-2027 school year, of ten vocational training programs in agricultural technical high schools. Awarded a Diploma of Technician in Trades (DTM), they cover areas such as livestock, aquaculture, plant production, and agricultural processing. The new offerings are aimed at young people […]
The ECOWAS Investment and Development Bank (BIDC) sees its long-term issuer rating upgraded from “B2” to “B1” by Moody’s. The agency maintained a stable outlook, a decision that the regional bank presents as recognition of the improvement in its financial situation and resilience. Announced in London on August 14, 2026, this upgrade concerns the BIDC’s […]
Mozambique plans to expand access to telecommunications services to at least 300 locations over the coming years. Announced by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation, the initiative aims to reduce disparities in digital access across the country. Mozambican authorities present improving telecom coverage as a necessary condition for accelerating the country’s socio-economic development. The […]
The Benin Electric Energy Company (SBEE) informs its subscribers of temporary disruptions in electricity supply this Thursday, August 20, 2026. These interruptions, motivated by maintenance and upkeep work on the national grid, will affect several localities across the territory. Details of affected areas and time slots The scheduled interventions will result in service suspensions according […]
The Economic and Social Council of Benin (CES) held the opening of its 4th extraordinary session for the current year on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Scheduled to take place until August 20, this meeting also marks the very first session of the 8th mandate of the institution, now chaired by Abdoulaye Bio Tchané. Compliance with […]
Four years after his last visit to Cotonou, French President Emmanuel Macron could return to Benin by the end of 2026. According to information reported by Financial Afrik, this stop in Benin would be part of a West African tour that would also take him to Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria. A first contact with […]
The president of the Personal Data Protection Authority of Benin (APDP) received, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, a delegation from the Personal Data Protection Authority of Togo (IPDCP). This meeting is part of a global approach focused on sharing experiences, regulating cross-border data flows, and establishing a sustainable partnership between the two sub-regional institutions. A […]
The village of Podji-Adanmè, located in the Sèmè-Podji municipality, is going through a period of intense tension. Farmers and local residents are categorically opposing the project to set up a sand quarry on their agricultural land, which has traditionally been dedicated to vegetable farming and coconut cultivation. Tensions on the ground and municipal mediation The […]
The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, in charge of Vocational Training, announces the opening of registration records for public Vocational and Apprenticeship Training Centers (CFPA) for the 2026-2027 training year. Document submissions started on Monday, August 17, and will continue until Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5 PM. This measure is […]
The Beninese government is continuing to diversify the pathways of technical and vocational education with the launch of new specialized training programs for the 2026-2027 school year. These programs aim to equip young people with directly applicable technical skills in key sectors of economic development. Specialties focused on construction, topography, and technology Among the new […]
