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From August 4 to 8, 2026, a Beninese ministerial delegation led by Mahuna Akplogan, Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, will visit Addis Ababa for a working visit focused on digital technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation. The mission is aimed at allowing the two countries to compare their experiences regarding digital public services, digital identity, […]
The e-AGRÉMENT-MS platform is intended to enable Burkina Faso to digitize the administrative procedures related to the health sector. The system particularly targets private health establishments, with the aim of reducing processing times and improving the tracking of files. The Burkinabé Ministry of Health officially launched the e-AGRÉMENT-MS platform on Friday, August 7, according to […]
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 […]
The Fekola gold complex, operated by the Canadian B2Gold, recorded a strong increase in its production in Mali in 2025, with 530,769 ounces extracted, marking a 35% rise. However, the group expects a decline in production in 2026, following a year characterized by the prolonged suspension of activities at Loulo-Gounkoto. In 2025, the Fekola complex […]
The president of the African Peoples’ Party-Ivory Coast (PPA-CI), Laurent Gbagbo, has appointed five officials to strategic positions within his party. Announced on Monday, August 10, this reorganization aims to share responsibilities more broadly while keeping the former head of state at the center of the party’s governance. Reaffirmed as president of the PPA-CI in […]
A serious traffic accident has mourned the commune of Covè, specifically the locality of Naogon Aïzondo, this Sunday, August 9, 2026. According to reports from the local radio station Tonassé Fm, the tragedy occurred when a car transporting bags of charcoal collided head-on with a motorcycle taxi driver. This latter was carrying three passengers: two […]
A challenging morning broke over Akassato, in the Abomey-Calavi municipality. In the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, a strong fire broke out on the paved road leading to the Gros market, formerly known as Kérékou square, causing significant material damage. The fire quickly spread to several commercial establishments along the route. Among the […]
Shock reigns in the Banikanni neighborhood located in the second arrondissement of the municipality of Parakou. A 7-year-old boy, who had been missing for several days, was found dead in the septic tank of the family compound. According to information from Fraternité FM, the child had not shown any signs of life since Tuesday, August […]
The General Directorate of Customs informs the candidates declared eligible for the recruitment competition of 150 Customs officials (for the year 2024) that the date of the medical examination is officially set. According to the statement released on August 10, 2026, by the Director General of Customs, the operation will be conducted in accordance with […]
The fire that occurred during the night of Thursday, August 6 to Friday, August 7, 2026, continues to attract significant attention from the authorities. On Monday, August 10, 2026, all the deputies from the 19th electoral district, which includes Porto-Novo, Adjarra, Sèmè-Podji, and Aguégués, visited the site of the disaster to assess the extent of […]
The Burkinabé Ministry of Culture has banned 18 cultural events planned in several cities across the country. The authorities cite activities contrary to “public morals” and likely to disrupt public order. These decisions come as part of a policy of “cleansing” the cultural sector that has been in place since March 2025. The Burkina Faso […]
The Burkinabe Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism has sent formal notices to the organizers of 18 events planned in various locations across the country. The authorities cite the need to uphold good morals and public order, amidst a context of tightening oversight on artistic and cultural activities. The Burkinabe government is tightening its […]
The Minister of Living Environment and Transportation, responsible for Sustainable Development, Georges Alé, visited the East coast of Benin this weekend. This field visit aimed to evaluate the progression of coastal erosion beyond the Sèmè pipeline and to lay the groundwork for a sustainable strategic response to preserve infrastructure and the local ecosystem. The mission […]
Nigerian telecom operators are calling for greater regulatory and economic stability to maintain their investments. Gathered within the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), they highlight the rising operating costs, vandalism of infrastructure, and the complexity of administrative procedures. The telecommunications sector in Nigeria must improve service quality while continuing to expand networks. […]
The United States Senate voted on Friday, August 7, in favor of extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) until December 2028. The mechanism allows 32 African countries to export certain products to the U.S. market duty-free, but its renewal still needs to be validated by the House of Representatives. The bill was passed […]
A true miracle occurred this Sunday in the Kika district, located in the Tchaourou municipality. A little girl, about three years old, was spotted and rescued from the waters of the Okpara River by a fisherman who managed to pull her out alive. After her rescue, reports Fraternité fm, the child was immediately taken to […]
The 2026 edition of the Gaani de Nikki benefits from increased involvement from the Beninese state. After officially allowing the festival to be organized, the government is overseeing several projects related to the imperial palace, the arena, and the ritual route. This intervention aims to improve the reception of participants while enhancing the cultural and […]
Aliko Dangote plans to start construction of an oil refinery in Lamu, on the Kenyan coast, in October 2026. The estimated cost of the project has been revised downwards from about 17 to 16 billion dollars, with an announced capacity of 700,000 barrels per day. The project is expected to increase regional refining capacities and […]
Six years after the lynching of Akuah Dente, a 90-year-old woman killed after being accused of witchcraft, Ghanaian civil society is still calling for the adoption of legislation penalizing false accusations. On the occasion of the International Day Against Witch Hunts, the president of the Sanneth Institute, John Azumah, is expected to advocate for this […]
The Australian junior miner WIA Gold estimates that $475 million is needed to finance the construction of the future Kokoseb gold mine in Namibia. According to its definitive feasibility study published on August 10, the project could begin production in the fourth quarter of 2028. WIA Gold is seeking to raise $475 million to develop […]
