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The president of the Beninese Senate, Patrice Talon, received congratulations from Valentina Matvienko, president of the Federation Council of Russia, following his election to head the upper house of the Beninese Parliament. In a message conveyed on Thursday, August 13, the Russian official welcomed the arrival of the former head of state to the presidency […]
Nadine Okoumassoun announced her resignation from the opposition party Les Démocrates, which she joined in 2022 after her release from prison. Known for her critical stance on governance and public liberties, the political activist accompanies her departure with a call for calm and national reconciliation. The party Les Démocrates records a new departure. Nadine Okoumassoun […]
Nearly 9 million Zambian voters cast their ballots on Thursday, August 13, to elect their president and members of parliament. The voting took place peacefully, particularly in Lusaka, but the counting has already raised concerns over the unequal presence of opposition representatives at polling stations. Polling stations closed after a day marked by high turnout. […]
The finalization of the Government Action Program (PAG) for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is coming soon. Its presentation is scheduled for the political return in September. According to the clarifications provided by the spokesperson of the executive branch, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, this strategic roadmap aims to consolidate the reforms underway while setting new priorities for […]
Speaking at the Democracy Dialogue 2026 organized in Bauchi by the foundation of former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Nigerian head of state Olusegun Obasanjo sharply criticized the application of democracy on the continent. In front of a gathering of political leaders, magistrates, and civil society actors, he stated that no true African democracy exists to […]
Elected President of the Senate on August 6, 2026, Patrice Talon now leads the upper chamber of Parliament, while Romuald Wadagni serves as President of the Republic. The Senate’s internal regulations, adopted on July 30 in Porto-Novo, clarify the institutional relationships between the two roles, particularly in legislative matters and the regulation of political life. […]
With just two days before the expiration of its ultimatum, the opposition coalition C64 is calling on President Félix Tshisekedi to officially convene an inclusive national dialogue. It warns that if there are no concrete advancements, it will carry out the announced protests to oppose any changes to the Constitution. The C64 coalition, presented as […]
Nearly 9 million Zambians are called to the polls this Thursday, August 13, to elect their president and members of parliament. Five years after coming to power, Hakainde Hichilema is the favorite against thirteen candidates, but the persistent rise in prices, uncertain youth mobilization, and criticisms about electoral rules could complicate his re-election. The outgoing […]
The Kwa Na Kwa (KNK) party, founded by former Central African president François Bozizé, is reorganizing its structures to remobilize its supporters and return to the national scene. After thirteen years marked by divisions, inactivity, and the absence of general elections in 2020 and 2025, the party aims to rebuild its branches across the country. […]
In an op-ed, Professor Nathaniel Kitti, vice-president of the Les Démocrates party and lawyer at the Paris bar, expresses his deep concern regarding the establishment of the Senate office. True to his intellectual and critical stance on the constitutional revision of 2025, the legal expert analyzes the setup of the new institution, which he describes […]
The internal regulations of the Beninese Senate, adopted on July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, provide for a specific procedure when a deputy is implicated in acts or statements deemed contrary to several fundamental principles. In some cases, the sanction can lead to the revocation of their mandate. The Beninese Senate now has a mechanism allowing […]
Elected president of the Senate on August 6, 2026, Patrice Talon now has several powers provided by the internal regulations of the new chamber. Among them is the appointment of the Secretary General of the Senate and his deputy, after consulting the other members of the Bureau. Elected by his peers, Patrice Talon has officially […]
In light of the decline of traditional mail and the rise of e-commerce, Burkina Faso wants to adapt the rules applicable to the postal sector. The ministry in charge of Digital Transition, Posts, and Electronic Communications launched a workshop in Koudougou dedicated to preparing the application texts of the new law on the general regulation […]
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 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 […]
On the occasion of the 66th anniversary of Chad’s independence, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno announced his intention to exercise his right of pardon in favor of several convicted individuals. The identity of the beneficiaries has not yet been revealed, and the announcement fuels expectations around the fate of several opposition figures, including former Prime […]
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 […]
Adopted on July 30, 2026 in Porto-Novo, the Beninese Senate’s internal rules set out the organisation, functioning and powers of the new institution. The document contains 103 articles and defines, among other things, the Senate’s role in reviewing certain laws, its place in political regulation, the sanctions it may impose on political actors, and the […]
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 treason trial of Tundu Lissu, president of the opposition party Chadema, resumed on Monday, August 10, before the High Court in Dar es Salaam. The defense is requesting the dismissal of charges, arguing that the prosecution does not have a sufficiently strong case after the rejection of new evidence. Tundu Lissu arrived at the […]
