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A wave of emotion has swept through the Kansounkpa neighborhood in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. The lifeless bodies of a man and his wife, in an advanced state of decomposition, were discovered in their bedroom on Thursday, August 6, 2026, near the local General Education College (CEG). According to Bip Radio, it was a foul […]
The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) states that at least 141 people have died while trying to reach Ceuta, a Spanish enclave located on the Moroccan coast. This toll, presented on August 7, surpasses those reported so far by Moroccan and Spanish authorities, while the number of missing persons remains unknown. The AMDH presented […]
The commander of the gendarmerie brigade in Bambouti, Séverin Ketemalet, has regained his freedom after being held since December 28, 2025, by members of the Azandé Ani Kpi Gbè (AAKG) militia. His escape, which occurred on August 3, was confirmed the following day by the authorities of the Haut-Mbomou prefecture. Séverin Ketemalet was kidnapped on […]
The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, met on August 3, 2026, with educational stakeholders from Mono and Couffo as part of a national outreach tour. The discussions focused on strengthening academic results, girls’ education, and the integration of digital technology and artificial intelligence into education. Accompanied by Ministerial Advisor Paulin Gbenou […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo announced on July 28 that the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) signed a protocol intended to oversee their demobilization. Presented as the implementation of a commitment made in the peace agreement concluded between Kinshasa and Kigali on June 27, 2025, in Washington, the text still needs to […]
The Beninese Senate has officially constituted its steering committee responsible for conducting its work for the next five years. Following a vote that took place in a calm atmosphere, former President Patrice Talon has been elected to lead the high parliamentary institution, where he will sit alongside Louis Vlavonou and Alassane Seidou. After the session, […]
Despite the ongoing closure of the land border between Benin and Niger, the Beninese authorities believe they have completed all necessary steps to normalize bilateral relations. In front of the media on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Houngbédji, reminded that the final decision now lies with the Nigerien authorities. Since his inauguration […]
From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Council for Education (CNE) will hold its third consultative assembly in Cotonou, focusing on the development of scientific and technological pathways. The meeting will bring together government authorities, the academic world, institutions, technical and financial partners, as well as civil society around the priorities of the Beninese […]
Four years after the 2022 debt crisis, Ghana has seen the International Monetary Fund (IMF) classify its debt risk as “moderate.” However, the institution warns the authorities against fuel subsidies, whose costs could again weaken public finances. According to the IMF’s latest assessment, Ghana has improved its debt risk profile. This development comes after the […]
With just a few months until the first national elections organized since the independence of South Sudan, violence continues to escalate and the political transition remains stalled. Actors in the peace process are calling for urgent measures to strengthen the protection of civilians, expand women’s participation, and create the justice mechanisms outlined in the 2018 […]
The Kenyan subsidiary of Standard Bank Group aims to increase its network from 40 to about 80 branches by 2029. This expansion mainly targets individuals and small businesses, as part of a strategy designed to strengthen retail deposits. Stanbic Bank Kenya plans to double the number of its branches in the country over the coming […]
Ethiopia is seeking the support of both Russia and the United States in establishing its regulatory framework for civil nuclear energy. This initiative comes as major powers engage in an increasing competition to develop their nuclear cooperation worldwide, particularly in Africa. The Ethiopian Technology Authority organized a consultation forum on Tuesday, August 4, in Addis […]
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved a new salary scale for the armed forces. Starting from September 1, 2026, salaries will increase by 30% to 80% depending on rank, with the lowest-ranking personnel receiving the largest increase. The measure will affect about 250,000 military personnel. Nigeria is significantly increasing the pay of its armed forces. […]
South Africa has launched a vast operation aimed at repatriating the remains of anti-apartheid militants who died in exile in Angola. Pretoria claims to have identified nearly 400 sites that may house their graves. Angola hosted the largest number of members of the ANC, the African National Congress, who went into exile during the struggle […]
Institutional Debate: The Opposition’s Concerns Regarding the Creation of the Senate in Benin During the debate on the rule of law and political alternation in Africa held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Cotonou by the Institute of Justice and Peace Artisans (IAJP/Co), former deputy of the Les Démocrates party, Kamel Bio Sika Ouassagari, expressed […]
Donald Trump has launched a new offensive against the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed. The American president believes that eliminating the Senate filibuster could provide a decisive advantage to the Democrats and permanently disrupt the political balance in Washington. Donald Trump is raising the stakes as the election battle in Michigan approaches. […]
During a debate on the rule of law and political alternation in Africa held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Cotonou by the Institute of Artisans of Justice and Peace (IAJP/Co), the creation of the Senate sparked constructive exchanges. Speaking at this forum, former minister and deputy Lazare Maurice Sehouéto defended the institution as a […]
The night of Thursday, August 6, 2026, was marked by a fire of intense severity in the heart of Porto-Novo. A fire broke out simultaneously at three distinct points near the Beau-Rivage intersection, putting the area and part of the Avakpa neighborhood directly in the path of the flames. The simultaneity of the outbreaks facilitated […]
A humorous video published by the French Embassy in Congo was removed a few hours after its release at the request of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Intended to raise awareness among applicants about the risks associated with fake documents, the clip faced criticism due to its staging and the stereotypes it purportedly conveyed […]
Nigeria, the leading African producer of crude oil, is increasing its investments in refining to reduce its reliance on imports of petroleum products, a sector official announced Tuesday in Lagos. The country has been exporting its crude for six decades while largely importing the fuels needed for its domestic consumption. This situation forces Nigeria to […]
