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South Sudan: Kiir dissolves government, five vice presidents removed ahead of elections
Salva Kiir has dissolved South Sudan's transitional unity government and removed the five vice presidents, Parliament, and state governments. The president retains his powers three months ahead of the December 22 elections, under a contested electoral framework. -
Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, Beijing offers help on Iran in exchange for concessions on Taiwan
As Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington approaches, Beijing is expected to seek a U.S. retreat on arms sales to Taiwan in exchange for its assistance in pressuring Iran, according to Reuters. -
South Africa: Charges against Fannie Masemola dropped, his return depends on Ramaphosa
South African justice officials formally dropped the four charges against suspended National Commissioner Fannie Masemola related to a police health contract on Tuesday. While the criminal proceedings against him have concluded, his return to the SAPS leadership now depends on… -
Diesel surpasses $6, Trump supports a ban on U.S. exports
Donald Trump expressed his support for a ban on U.S. diesel exports as prices have surpassed $6 per gallon and stock levels remain exceptionally low in the United States. -
SONEB: Appeal rejected, security market resumes
The ARMP dismissed Groupe S.L. Sécurité Privée's appeal against SONEB and lifted the suspension on lots 2 to 5 of a two-year security framework agreement. -
Sudan: Washington withholds Burhan’s visa ahead of UN, Khartoum appeals to Guterres
The United States had still not issued a visa for Abdel Fattah al-Burhan for the UN General Assembly as of Tuesday. Khartoum has appealed to Antonio Guterres, while sources link the visa blockage to a U.S. proposal for a 90-day… -
Iran: Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ the Islamic Republic without a deal
At the UN podium, Donald Trump threatened to 'annihilate' the Islamic Republic if no agreement is reached, while calling on states to increase the economic isolation of Tehran. -
Mali: More than 100 soldiers killed in Dioura, military does not disclose its losses
The toll from the September 10 assault on the Dioura camp has been revised to over 100 Malian soldiers killed. Reuters and AFP cite several corroborating sources, while the military acknowledges losses without disclosing numbers. -
Senegal: Pape Abdoulaye Touré case investigated for crimes against humanity
The Dakar public prosecutor has involved two investigative chambers in the case concerning political violence from 2021 to 2024. Several suspects have been arrested, including individuals linked to the Pape Abdoulaye Touré case, amid allegations classified as crimes against humanity. -
Senegal: Doctors to Strike for 48 Hours Due to Lack of Agreement
SAMES calls on doctors, pharmacists, and dentists to participate in a new national strike on September 23 and 24. The union states it has not achieved any concrete progress following its meeting with the Ministry of Health; emergency services will… -
Macky Sall loses legal battle in Paris against site challenging his UN candidacy
The Paris judicial court has rejected Macky Sall's requests to block nonamacky.org in France, a platform opposing his candidacy for the UN Secretary-General position. The September 9 ruling also dismisses his claim based on the right to image. -
In Sudan, the fall of the pound leads to business closures
The dollar is trading at around 7,400 to 7,500 Sudanese pounds on the parallel market after exceeding 8,400 last week. In several cities, traders have closed their businesses in response to price volatility, while the cost of basic goods has… -
Ukraine: Zelensky seeks energy truce before winter and demands Patriots
Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday in New York with two priorities: securing a mutual halt to strikes against energy infrastructure and strengthening Ukraine's air defense before winter. -
Cotonou: Four business days late, insurance broker selection resumes
The ARMP declared the appeal from the Association of Insurance Brokers of Benin inadmissible, submitted four business days late, and authorized the resumption of the selection process for the broker responsible for the insurance policies of the Cotonou municipality. -
Nigeria: 15 killed in Kebbi as residents flee after communal clashes
At least 15 people, including the traditional chief of Lafagu, have been killed in communal clashes in Kebbi State. Residents have fled to Bagudo, while police report several arrests. -
Saudi Arabia: Yanbu pipeline restarts, Brent drops by over $2
Saudi Arabia has restarted the East-West pipeline to Yanbu. The partial resumption, which bypasses Hormuz, has caused Brent to drop by over $2. -
South Sudan: Kiir retains full powers, vice presidents must depart
Enacted on Monday, the electoral reform keeps Salva Kiir in the presidency with his constitutional powers during the electoral period, while requiring the departure of the five vice presidents three months before the December 22 election. -
South Africa: Washington loses patience with Ramaphosa and bets on Mbeki
Tensions between Pretoria and Washington have reached a new level. The U.S. ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, stated that the United States has lost patience with Cyril Ramaphosa and presented former president Thabo Mbeki as the best… -
Two Russian billionaires removed from sanctions list as EU extends measures for nearly 3,000 targets for three years
The European Union has removed Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list while extending measures against nearly 3,000 other individuals and entities linked to Russia for three years. The compromise has sparked anger in Kiev. -
Pretoria: Kemi Séba will appear again tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23.
Kémi Séba before the Pretoria court: the thorny extradition request from Benin at the heart of the discussions After more than five months of detention on South African soil and a series of technical delays, Kémi Séba will appear again… -
Nigeria: Nearly 700 captives according to residents, anger rises near Benin
In Borgu, residents estimate that 600 to nearly 700 people remain captive one month after the August 21 attacks. A protest in New Bussa demanded their release on Monday, near the Benin border. -
University Orientation in Benin: Imminent Deadline for Non-Scholarship High School Graduates to Choose Fields on Apresmonbac Platform
The countdown has begun for the end of paid registrations at Benin’s public universities. .According to an official statement from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, candidates have until Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 11:59 pm to submit… -
Alibaba accelerates despite U.S. restrictions with a chip three times more powerful
Alibaba unveiled the Zhenwu V900 on Tuesday, an artificial intelligence chip touted as three times more powerful than its previous generation. The Chinese group also aims to train a model with up to 10,000 billion parameters and increase its global… -
Savè: ARMP approves security contract worth 40.8 million FCFA
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority rejected SAFE SECURITY's appeal and lifted the suspension of the security contract for the Savè town hall, provisionally awarded to GA SÉCURITÉ for 40.78 million FCFA including tax. -
CPS Presidency: Benin presents a report focused on prevention and inclusion
As the end of his term at the helm of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) approaches, Beninese diplomacy is making its mark through a pragmatic approach to regional balances. During three weeks of intense multilateral activity, Cotonou… -
Lake Chad: 11 fishermen killed, army claims to have shot down nine assailants
Seven men and four women were among the victims of the dawn assault near Ngouboua, in an area frequently targeted by Boko Haram. -
Trump’s approval rating falls to 32%, cost of living weighs heavily
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32%, the lowest level recorded in Reuters/Ipsos polls. Only 17% of Americans approve of his handling of the cost of living, while his support among Republicans has dropped by nine points in a… -
Nigeria: Wike will “never” support Uzodimma for Senate leadership
Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, intensifies his standoff with several APC governors by directly targeting Hope Uzodimma. He asserts that he will not support the Imo governor for the Senate presidency after the 2027 elections. -
Burkina Faso: Nearly 300 Nanga Armored Vehicles Produced, Traoré Refuses to Disclose Factory
Ibrahim Traoré stated that nearly 300 Nanga armored vehicles have been produced or adapted in Burkina Faso since November 2025. The head of state said that Faso Armored will remain out of public view for reasons of national security. -
Seoul seeks to ease sanctions if Pyongyang freezes its nuclear program
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes easing U.S. sanctions in exchange for a freeze on North Korea's nuclear program. Seoul estimates that Pyongyang could already produce between 10 and 20 nuclear weapons per year.
