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South Sudanese President Salva Kiir dismissed the chief of staff of the defence forces, replacing him with his predecessor. On Wednesday, without giving an explanation, the president appointed General Paul Nang Majok to head the army, replacing Dau Aturjong. According to state television, this is a reinstatement of the former general whom Salva Kiir himself […]

In Sudan, at least 13 civilians were killed on Wednesday, October 8, in an attack on a mosque in the Abou Chouk neighborhood of El-Fasher, the last major city in Darfur still outside the full control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). A survivor said 20 people were injured and that 70 families had taken […]

The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, sentenced a defendant found guilty of forging a decree of President Patrice Talon, in a case mixing online fraud and forgery of a public document. The sentence, according to Libre Express, is five years in prison and a fine […]

During a debate broadcast on the NCI channel, Ivorian economist Moustapha Fofana said that international crises, notably those in Ukraine and Gaza, justified President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to seek a new term as head of state. On July 29, when announcing his candidacy — since validated on September 8 by the Constitutional Council — for […]

The Porto-Novo Municipal Council on Thursday, October 9, 2025, installed Dagbégnon Raymond Koupagnon as second deputy mayor. This appointment took place during the council’s sixth extraordinary session of the year, held at the town hall. The information comes from the town hall’s communications unit. The installation took place in the presence of the Ouémé prefecture’s […]

The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) delivered its verdict in the case involving former Chief of Staff of the National Navy, Jean Léon Olatoundji. He was found guilty of “abuse of office” and sentenced to 18 months in prison, along with a fine of one million CFA francs. The former […]

In Côte d’Ivoire, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) reminded on Monday of the strict ban on publishing or circulating vote estimates before the presidential election scheduled for October 25. Offenders face sanctions. In its statement, the CEI cites Article 39 of the Electoral Code: “It is forbidden for any person or entity not authorized to […]

Chad’s president, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, promulgated the revised October 3 Constitution on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, just five days after its adoption by Congress. This revision paves the way for a seven-year presidential term, renewable without limit. The ceremony was held at Toumaï Palace, in the presence of the Prime Minister, the heads of […]

Burkinabe authorities announced the arrest of eight people, including a Malian, on alleged spying charges. The suspects, members of the NGO Inso, are accused of continuing to collect sensitive information on military operations despite the organization’s suspension since July 2025. Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Security revealed that eight members of the NGO International NGO Safety […]

Patient safety and the protection of their rights are now among the priorities of the Beninese government, which intends to strengthen the regulatory framework applicable to healthcare facilities. To that end, Decree No. 2025-481 of July 23, 2025 sets the new rules governing patient safety in the Republic of Benin, particularly in private healthcare facilities. […]

More than 200 health centres in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing severe medicine shortages due to ongoing fighting and a lack of humanitarian funding, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned on Wednesday. The organization reviewed 240 health facilities in the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, hard […]

A dramatic escape took place on the evening of Wednesday, October 8, at the Parakou courthouse. According to several witnesses reported by Fraternité fm, the incident occurred during a transfer between two departments. A moment of inattention reportedly allowed three detainees to take advantage of the confusion and flee, causing a stir inside the courthouse, […]

A tragedy occurred in the commune of Abomey during the night of Tuesday, October 7 to Wednesday, October 8, 2025. A young man of about 25 years old was found dead in a cistern in the locality of Djimè. According to initial information gathered, the deceased is said to have deliberately thrown himself into the […]

On the occasion of the eighth anniversary of military cooperation between Russia and the Central African Republic, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra decorated eighteen Russian instructors for their contribution to restoring peace in the country. The ceremony, held on October 7 in Bangui, took place in the presence of the Russian ambassador, Alexandre Bikantov. The Central African […]

At the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Beninese government approved an ambitious project to modernize the national funeral sector. The plan provides for the construction of a modern funeral center, a morgue, a crematorium and a thanatopraxy training school in Abomey-Calavi. This complex is part of the Government Action Program (PAG) […]

A violent fire broke out around midday on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in a house located in the Casse Auto neighborhood, near the Général Mathieu Kérékou Friendship Stadium in Cotonou. Alerted by residents, firefighters quickly responded to the scene, supported by a team from the Service d’Aide Médicale Urgente (SAMU) and members of the Republican […]

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday named the first members of his new government, prioritizing the security sector. Manantsoa Rakotoarivelo Deramasinjaka has been appointed to head the Armed Forces, Andriantsarafara Rakotondrazaka became Minister Delegate for the National Gendarmerie, and Mandimby Ny Aina Randriambelo was named Minister of Public Security. Indeed, Rajoelina reminded that the government’s […]

The government of President Patrice Talon met this Wednesday, October 8, in an ordinary council of ministers. During the conclave, the following decisions were made:  I- Regulatory measures. Adoption of the implementing texts of Law No. 2025-19 of 22 July 2025 relating to Associations and Foundations in the Republic of Benin. As a reminder, this […]