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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 […]
The Supreme Court of Mali has rejected the appeal of former Minister of Economy and Finance, Bouaré Fily Sissoko. Sentenced to ten years in prison in the case of the presidential plane and military equipment acquired in 2014, she remains incarcerated. Her lawyers announce their intention to bring the case before the African Court on […]
Zimbabwe aims to increase its national grain storage capacity to 1.5 million metric tons by 2030. This goal is part of a strategy to strengthen the country’s food security and better absorb the effects of climate variability. The announcement was made on Tuesday, August 4, by the Zimbabwean Ministry of Information. The government intends to […]
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced on Wednesday, August 5, the release of 308 individuals held hostage for several months in the states of Kwara and Niger, in the central-northern part of the country. These victims had been kidnapped during several attacks attributed to armed groups. Among those rescued are 163 residents of Woro, a locality […]
The proceedings initiated by the Democratic Republic of the Congo against Rwanda before the International Court of Justice are progressing with the setting of the written phase schedule. Kinshasa must submit its memorial by October 4, 2027, while Kigali will have fourteen months to present its response. On June 26, the DRC brought its case […]
Tensions have resurfaced at the border between the Central African Republic and Cameroon following the arrest of two Cameroonian gendarmes in the village of Gasol. Located about six kilometers from the border, this locality is situated in Central African territory according to the authorities in Bangui. The two men were arrested on Saturday, August 1, […]
The Nigerian tax authority published rules on Monday, August 3, governing the taxation of virtual assets, bringing an end to a period of uncertainty for investors and operators in the sector. Transactions involving cryptocurrencies, their resale, mining, and the fees collected by platforms are now included in the tax framework. This clarification comes after the […]
The Sudanese army announced on Wednesday, August 5, that it had repelled an offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries in western Darfur. The fighting took place in several locations north of El-Geneina, the capital of this war-torn state. According to the army, allied joint forces repelled the RSF in the Bir Saliba and […]
The situation of unaccompanied foreign minors in Ceuta has become “untenable,” warned the president of the Spanish enclave, Juan Jesus Vivas, on Thursday. More than a thousand young people are still believed to be present in this Spanish city located on the Moroccan coast, a number that could double according to several NGOs. Reception centers […]
Guinea has officially requested from France the return of the skull of Bokar Biro Barry, the last almamy of Fouta-Djalon, as well as those of three of his relatives, his father, his brother, and his war chief. The request was submitted on July 27, as indicated by the Guinean Minister of Culture, Moussa Moïse Sylla, […]
Three commentators from an online media outlet close to the Pastef party of Ousmane Sonko were sentenced on Wednesday to prison terms by the Dakar court. They were charged with insulting the head of state and making statements contrary to public morals after the release of a video that, according to the prosecution, targeted President […]
Faced with the decline in its oil production, Gabon wants to make mining a new pillar of its economy. Announcements of investments have multiplied in recent months, while research and exploration operations continue in several provinces. Seven months after his appointment to the Ministry of Mines, Sosthène Nguema Nguema states that the sector is experiencing […]
Elected on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the president of the very first Senate of the Republic of Benin, former head of state Patrice Talon delivered his first speech before the senators gathered at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. He called for making the institution a “family” united around consensus and responsibility. Two months […]
Former President of the Republic, Patrice Talon was elected, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the head of the Beninese Senate. This much-anticipated election marks his return to a major institutional role, just over two months after handing over power to Romuald Wadagni. Patrice Talon is the first president of the Senate of Benin. The […]
Designated this Thursday, August 6, 2026, to lead the very first term of the Beninese Senate for the period 2026-2031, Patrice Talon delivered his inauguration speech. Expressing his gratitude to his peers for the trust placed in the entire elected bureau and his deputy rapporteur, the new president praised the atmosphere of understanding that prevailed […]
Three commentators from the media outlet Feeñal Digital, close to the Pastef party, will appear in front of Senegalese justice on Wednesday for insulting the head of state and making statements contrary to public morals. Lamignou Darou, Oustaz Thiep, and Ndiaye Touba are being prosecuted following the dissemination of a video on TikTok in which […]
