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The Moroccan Ministry of Interior has warned that individuals participating in a gathering intended to illegally cross the borders of Ceuta or Melilla could be prevented, arrested, and prosecuted. On social media, calls are circulating for a new attempt on August 15, a few weeks after an operation that reportedly attracted over 70,000 people to […]

BGFIBank Côte d’Ivoire has obtained the IFACI Quality Certification for its Internal Audit Department. This distinction follows an assessment conducted according to the requirements of the Professional Framework for Internal Audit (RPAI) 2025. The certification was presented during a ceremony held at the headquarters of BGFI Holding Corporation. It pertains to the Internal Audit Department […]

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 […]

At least 44 people died in a boat capsizing that occurred on Tuesday, August 11, on Lake Kariba, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Zimbabwean police reported 77 survivors rescued, while search operations continued on Wednesday to find any potential victims. The boat was operating a route between the Zimbabwean towns of Kariba […]

Eswatini launched the construction of a 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Nsoko on August 6, as part of its program to increase national electricity production. Developed by the independent producer InnoVent, the project represents an investment of around 200 million emalangeni, or nearly 12.3 million dollars. The future plant is expected to produce […]

Guinea signed an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on August 10 for potential funding of $425 million. The program still needs to be approved by the institution’s board of directors, with the review expected in September. This agreement comes more than five years after the end of the previous program between Conakry and […]

The Canadian group Montage Gold has secured a loan of $75 million to fund the development of the Didiévi gold project in Côte d’Ivoire. This operation comes a few months after finalizing the acquisition of African Gold and confirms the group’s intention to make this asset its next mining project in the country. In its […]

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. […]

On the day after vibrant controversies sparked by the establishment of the new upper house, Bertin Koovi stepped up on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, during a press conference. In response to concerns raised about a potential overlap of powers, the political figure sought to clarify the role of the newly elected president of the Senate, […]

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 […]

Due to rehabilitation work on the roadway located in front of the Ministerial City, traffic will be temporarily reorganized on Avenue Jean-Paul II in Cotonou, from Friday, August 14 to Saturday, August 22, 2026. The Road Infrastructure and Land Development Company (SIRAT), the delegated contracting authority for the project to rehabilitate access roads and crossings […]

The results of the entrance exam for the Prytanée militaire de Bembèrèkè (PMB) and the Lycée militaire des jeunes filles (LMJF) de Natitingou, for the July 2026 session, are officially available. The lists published, pending verification, retain 36 admitted candidates for the Prytanée militaire de Bembèrèkè and 36 female candidates for the Lycée militaire des […]

The revenue manager of the municipality of Savè was placed under deposit warrant on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, following his presentation to the prosecutor of the Republic at the Court of First Instance of Abomey. According to information released by Le Potentiel, the municipal officer was first apprehended on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and then […]

In a press release dated August 10, 2026, the General Directorate of Water, Forests, and Hunting (Dgefc) announces the postponement of the deadline for submitting applications for the direct recruitment competition of 135 civil servants for the year 2025. Initially set for Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM, the application deadline is now extended […]

The prosecution requested on Tuesday a 10-year prison sentence for columnist Youssouf Bathily, also known as Ras Bath, who is being prosecuted in Mali for “criminal association and undermining the state’s credibility.” They asked for the same sentence for influencer Rokia Doumbia, nicknamed “Rose, the high cost of living,” five of which would be suspended. […]

The Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali is ramping up its activities after a largely extended suspension in 2025. Its operator, the Canadian group Barrick Mining, reported an attributable production of 152,000 gold ounces in the first half of 2026, aiming for up to 362,500 ounces for the entire year. Mali’s largest gold mine, before the […]

The desire to leave Mauritius is growing significantly among the youth. According to the 2026 Afrobarometer report, published on August 10 in Réduit, 76% of 18-25 year-olds have considered, to varying degrees, moving abroad, compared to 26% ten years ago. This trend highlights the challenges faced by some of the Mauritian youth, particularly regarding employment, […]

The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARCEP) received representatives from the Consumers’ Association this Wednesday, August 12, 2026. This crucial working session follows the recent removal of so-called “unlimited” internet plans priced at 5,000 and 10,000 CFA francs by mobile network operators. Restoration of dialogue after the price revision The hearing granted […]