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Just a few days after his election as President of the Beninese Senate, Patrice Talon is announced in France on August 29. The former president of the Republic, now a facilitator of the reunification process of the Church of Celestial Christianity, is set to meet with the French dioceses in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine. Patrice Talon is expected […]
The Beninese political activist Thibaut Ogou is once again the subject of legal proceedings after being arrested by law enforcement. According to information from Madame Actu, the civil society actor is to be presented before the public prosecutor in connection with this case. For now, the exact reasons and the nature of the charges against […]
Ivory Coast launched the Identification Project for Cashew Operators and Farms (IEEA) on August 11 in Korhogo. Led by the Cotton Cashew Shea Council (CCAK), the initiative aims to establish a more reliable database to improve management and traceability in the sector. The country is the world’s leading producer of cashew nuts. Cashew also represents […]
Ivory Coast is preparing to launch the main campaign for 2026/2027 in a context marked by price volatility and increased international requirements. The country is rolling out a new national traceability system to better track the origin of the beans produced on its territory. As the world’s top cocoa producer, Ivory Coast heavily relies on […]
The trial for the murder of journalist Norbert Zongo, killed in 1998 along with three of his companions, will not open on the initially planned date in Burkina Faso. An appeal filed with the Court of Cassation by the lawyer of one of the defendants has suspended the procedure, while three individuals have been referred […]
The new Constitution of Guinea-Bissau will be submitted to a referendum on August 30, ahead of the presidential election scheduled for December 6. Presented by the transitional authorities as a means to reduce institutional blockages, the text mainly provides for a significant strengthening of the powers of the head of state. In Bissau, the constitutional […]
Adopted on July 30, the new internal regulations of the Senate of Benin establish an unprecedented disciplinary framework that strengthens the upper chamber’s control over the National Assembly. By virtue of Articles 49 and 50 of this text, the Senate now has the prerogative to initiate a procedure that could lead to the removal of […]
By a joint radio-television announcement dated August 13, 2026, the ministries responsible for Secondary Education, Higher Education, and Small and Medium Enterprises invite all aspiring teachers (AME) deployed and having served until the end of the 2025-2026 school year to confirm their availability. This process aims to prepare for their consideration for the 2026-2027 school […]
Ghana and South Africa have joined the intercontinental playoffs for the 2027 Women’s World Cup after their respective victories against Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Both African teams will have to go through a first round before trying to secure one of the last three spots for the World Cup. At least seven nations have already […]
Thirteen years after being the victim of an assassination attempt on the night of December 9, 2013, Martin Vioutou Assogba, president of the NGO Alcrer (Association for the Fight Against Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Regionalism), underwent a successful surgical procedure in Turkey to have two projectiles removed that had remained embedded in his body. Following the […]
The National Center for Digital Investigations (CNIN) made a significant move in the world of social media by apprehending two TikTokers along with several of their accomplices. The individuals apprehended are being prosecuted for engaging in acts of sexual exhibitionism live, particularly by exposing themselves on camera, and for making obscene and vulgar statements during […]
Despite the interest from Arsenal and Al-Hilal, Galatasaray does not intend to part ways with Victor Osimhen this summer. The Istanbul club firmly closed the door on the departure of its star striker, who is considered not for sale. Galatasaray has sent a clear message to clubs interested in Victor Osimhen: the Nigerian striker is […]
Tens of Mauritanians who were arrested in Mali while returning from Côte d’Ivoire were repatriated on Wednesday, August 12, to Néma, in the southeast of Mauritania. Their return was organized on a special flight, instructed by President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, following efforts by Mauritanian authorities. The plane landed around noon at Néma airport, where the […]
The Malian military staff announced on August 13 the release of 82 soldiers held by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (Jnim) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). Some soldiers had been detained since 2023, while others were captured during clashes around Kidal in April 2026. The Malian army announced the release of 82 […]
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 […]
Eighteen suspects have been charged and placed under detention following clashes between communities that occurred on August 4 in Kossandji, about sixty kilometers from Abidjan. The violence resulted in at least seven deaths, several injuries, and one person missing, amidst a dispute related to the exploitation of a farm plot. The Abobo prosecutor announced on […]
The second edition of the TRIOMPHE U13 tournament started on Sunday, August 2, 2026, with over 200 children. Initiated by Angèle Adanlé and organized around football and actions in favor of education, the competition is set to continue for more than a month, until the final scheduled for September 6. At the initiative of Angèle […]
The Malian President Assimi Goïta is said to have granted a presidential pardon to the French national Yann Vézilier, who was sentenced in June 2026 to twenty years in prison for endangering state security. The information is reported by KoumaMedia, but no decree or official statement confirming the measure has been found in the consulted […]
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 […]
During a joint operation carried out on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in the Missèkplé neighborhood (10th district of Cotonou), law enforcement apprehended 21 individuals, including three women, in a ghetto located behind the Sainte-Rita Catholic Church. Mobilizing officers from the 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, and 11th precincts of Cotonou, this action aimed to dismantle a […]
Starting from Monday, August 17, 2026, the local and security authorities of the Tchaourou district will begin a strict crackdown on loading and unloading practices outside of authorized parks. As a preamble to this large-scale operation, the District Chief and the police commissioner held a final exchange and awareness meeting at the central bus station […]
By an official statement dated August 13, 2026, the Director General of the Baccalaureate Office informs the new graduates of the availability of their success certificates. The distribution across the national territory is scheduled from Monday, August 24 to Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 8 AM to 4 PM. After this period, the collection of […]
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. […]
