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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 […]
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 […]
Nigeria wants to enhance the coordination of its health, education, and social development policies in response to the challenges posed by its demographics. The government is particularly relying on the interministerial framework of the HOPE program, which involves several ministries and aims to improve the provision of essential public services and investment in human capital. […]
The Coalition to Save Democracy in Chad (COSADT) calls on the authorities to reverse the announcement of the country’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The coalition of parties also demands a presidential pardon for Succès Masra and the release of members of the Political Actors Consultation Group (GCAP), who were sentenced to prison […]
Zambians will vote on August 13 to elect their president and members of parliament. Fourteen candidates are in the running, but the election is primarily expected to be a contest between the incumbent President, Hakainde Hichilema, and the opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, amid a cost of living crisis and concerns about public freedoms. The campaign […]
Benin won a bronze medal and an honorable mention at the 3rd edition of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Astana, Kazakhstan. This performance, achieved against 437 candidates from 106 countries, ranks the country third in Africa, according to the information provided. In its second participation in the competition, the Beninese delegation […]
The election of Patrice Talon as President of the Senate continues to fuel the debate over the implications of the political alternation that took place in Benin in May 2026. Jean-Baptiste Elias, a figure in civil society and former President of the African Union Advisory Council on Corruption, believes that the return of the former […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made a trip this Sunday, August 9, 2026, to Lokossa, the capital of the Mono department. Widely shared on social media, this field visit resulted in scenes of warm and spontaneous exchanges between the head of state and the population. A spontaneous meeting at the Agnivèdji crossroads During […]
Governance in Benin: Wilfried Houngbédji Reaffirms the Exclusive Leadership of President Romuald Wadagni Speaking during his traditional meeting with the press on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, provided a firm outlook on the management of state affairs. In response to speculation about a possible power-sharing between the current head of […]
Held from August 5 to 7, 2026, in Cotonou, the third session of the Advisory Assembly of the National Education Council (CNE) called for intensified efforts in favor of scientific and technological fields. Participants identified several barriers to student orientation and made recommendations, particularly regarding infrastructure, teacher training, and links with the private sector. The […]
A circular dated July 24, 2026, outlines the modernization of document management within Beninese public administrations. The reform aims to reduce the reliance on paper, streamline archiving costs, and facilitate access to the state’s documentary resources. The text, referenced N°0142/MBFP/MTDI/SP-C, was issued by Rodrigue S. Chaou, the delegated minister in charge of Budget and Public […]
Held on July 25 and 26, 2026, alongside the Festival of Masks, the international scientific conference “Vodun Masks: Heritage and Modernity” brought together researchers, academics, museum curators, traditional dignitaries, and cultural actors in Porto-Novo. The discussions focused on the preservation, transmission, and enhancement of this tangible and intangible heritage. Hosted by the African Heritage School […]
The Democratic Party contests the creation of the Beninese Senate and the election of former president Patrice Talon as the head of the new upper chamber. Now enshrined in law, the institution is called by the opposition to ensure greater political pluralism. The Beninese Senate was officially installed in Porto-Novo, with Patrice Talon, former head […]
The Beninese Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, began a contact tour on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the departments of Ouémé and Plateau. This first official outing since his appointment aims to engage with sector leaders and define the priorities of his actions, balancing consolidation of achievements with innovation. Accompanied by […]
The Beninese Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, Awaou Baco, conducted a tour in the Alibori and Borgou departments on July 28 and 29, 2026. This visit took her to SMEs, craftsmen, rabbit breeders, training centers, and young beneficiaries of the AZOLI program. The tour aimed to make contact with several structures […]
Almost eighteen months after joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Benin organized a national workshop from July 27 to 31, 2026, in Cotonou, dedicated to the appropriation of open governance principles. The discussions aim to contribute to the preparation of the country’s first National Action Plan. Representatives from the public administration, Republic institutions, civil society, […]
Benin launched a project on July 24, 2026, in Cotonou, aimed at restoring degraded lands and making the rice and maize value chains more sustainable. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and a national contribution, the program is expected to directly benefit 36,000 producers by 2030. Dubbed “Sustainable Food Systems for Greater Resilience and […]
The Beninese Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, visited the Zou and Collines departments on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as part of a contact tour. The discussions with local stakeholders focused on social dialogue, working resources, and the integration of artificial intelligence into the education system. Accompanied by Minister Adviser Paulin Gbenou, […]
Gathered in Cotonou from August 4 to 6, 2026, stakeholders in the expenditure chain and officials from the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security are reviewing the progress of the Annual Work Plan (PTA) as of June 30. The review aims to identify gaps and challenges encountered in order to establish corrective measures for […]
