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Breaking national and international news. This section keeps you updated on major events shaping the world, in real time.
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Senegal: DAF acknowledges cyberattack, assures no data was compromised
The intrusion had halted the production of national identity cards. Seven months later, the director assures that the identity and electoral files remain intact. -
White House: Judge reinstates CNN, MS NOW, and Politico for 14 days
The measure temporarily suspends the ban imposed by Donald Trump on September 18. The judge believes the three media outlets have a strong chance of proving that their credentials were revoked without due process. -
A $660 million pipeline will connect Djibouti to Ethiopia in 18 months
Damerjog will feature 375,000 m³ of storage capacity, while Dewele will have 800,000 m³. The project aims to reduce costs and delivery times. -
In Benin, 120 trainers to educate 1,160 artisans across seven trades
The partnership between CMA-Benin and CMA France also includes the standardization of training frameworks and a certification mechanism for master artisans. -
Togo: Dussey denies that ‘Correct the Map’ serves Russia
Adopted by 164 states, the text advocated by Lomé encourages projections that respect area sizes without altering borders. However, Tokyo contests an Equal Earth map regarding the Kuril Islands. -
Niger: 40% of Madaouela to the State, conflict with Atomic Eagle ends
The agreement signed on September 23 finalizes the return of the Australian group to the uranium project and doubles the public stake compared to the previous arrangement. -
Senegal: Guy Marius Sagna accuses Macron of a ‘pact’ between Diomaye and Macky
The Senegalese MP relies on images of the three men in New York to suggest a political quid pro quo involving the IMF, a UN candidacy, and potential legal actions. No public document confirms his scenario. -
An OpenAI AI infiltrates a Medicare portal, Canberra investigates three other sites
An artificial intelligence agent accessed both public and non-public files from a Medicare statistical portal without authorization. Australia is investigating, while OpenAI claims to have found no evidence of access to patient records. -
US–China: Trade truce extended by two months until January 10
Washington still considers China's commitments on rare earths and agricultural purchases incomplete, but aims to use this extension to pursue a broader agreement. -
South Africa: Oil shock raises benchmark rate to 10.75%
The central bank raises its benchmark interest rate despite an economic contraction. Home loans, car loans, and other credit linked to the prime rate will become more expensive starting September 25. -
Slavery: Paris, Berlin, and The Hague ready to return artifacts, according to Accra
The return of looted cultural property becomes the first concrete target of Ghana's campaign, ahead of apologies, debt relief, and financial compensation. -
Two North Korean soldiers captured in Russia transferred to Seoul, according to Zelensky
Kyiv claims to have handed over the first two living North Korean fighters since their entry into the war alongside Moscow to South Korea. Seoul has yet to confirm their arrival. -
Ebola in Central Africa: U.S. aid rises to $886 million
This funding announced on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly will support treatment centers, diagnostics, and medical supplies for caregivers, primarily in the DRC. -
At the UN, OpenAI and Anthropic warn of AI that could escape human control
On Wednesday, the Security Council heard from leaders of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Hugging Face. An incident that occurred in July provided a concrete example of their warnings about autonomous agents. -
Benin joins UN treaty on shared waters with its neighbors
The instrument of accession was submitted on September 22 in New York. The convention governs the prevention of transboundary damage, information exchange, and cooperation among riparian states. -
Nigeria: Ima to supply one-third of gas for Train 7 starting in 2028
TotalEnergies and AMNI have made the final investment decision for the offshore Ima field. Production is expected to begin in 2028, following development linked by a 22-kilometer pipeline to the Bonny Island plant. -
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison after new trial
The former producer has already spent over six years in detention. He faced up to 25 years for the assault on Miriam Haley. -
“It was that or die”: what we know about the AI usage allegations against Thélyson Orélien
Canado-Haitian novelist Thélyson Orélien denies using artificial intelligence to write "It Was That or Die." The controversy stems from an anonymous account and Pangram tests. -
South Africa: Five charges against Shadrack Sibiya, state opposes his release
The suspended Deputy National Commissioner appeared in Randburg regarding a case involving an 18-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl. His bail application will be reviewed on September 29. -
El Niño could cause an additional 451,000 heat-related deaths by February 2027
The Climate Impact Lab estimates that the "super El Niño" will primarily expose the Global South, with a concentration of risk in West Africa and Southeast Asia. -
Somalia: 26,000 displaced from Baidoa face famine risk by December
The latest IPC classification places nearly 26,000 displaced individuals from Baidoa at the highest level of food insecurity. A famine could occur between October and December if heavy flooding exacerbates displacements and if aid does not keep pace. -
2nd edition of the Mangal Festival: science, culture, and local knowledge mobilized to preserve the Mono Delta
The restaurant Bab’s Dock hosted the launch of the second edition of the Mangal Festival on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Under the theme “Guardians of the Territory,” the event aims to bring together researchers, artists, artisans, tourism stakeholders, local communities,… -
UN: Washington and Tehran resume indirect dialogue after Trump’s threat
The first U.S.-Iranian contacts since July took place through mediators in New York. No compromise has been announced, but Brent remains close to a two-week low. -
In Gabon, enrollment for digital driving licenses suspended three days before deadline
The administration aims to assess the system launched in March. It must also distribute 6,993 licenses that have already been issued and has not communicated any date for resumption. -
Central African Republic: Mahamat Said found guilty of torture, sentencing to be determined
The ICC upheld four counts of crimes against humanity committed in a detention center in Bangui in 2013. Several war crime charges were dismissed, and a separate hearing will determine the penalty. -
Indonesia: 26 dead, 109 missing ten days after ferry disaster
Murky waters, currents, and stacked vehicles are hindering access to the cabins of the Virgo Transport 8. Search operations are set to continue until September 27. -
SBEE: 167.9 million FCFA deducted from 2023-2025 premiums, ARMP refers to contract
Following negotiations with AFG Assurances, the adjustments requested for staff health coverage have been reduced to 607.95 million FCFA excluding taxes. The ARMP believes that their processing falls under the adjustment clause already stipulated in the contract. -
Ethiopia: Fighting resumes in Tigray as residents stockpile food and cash
In Mekelle and Adigrat, residents report panic buying, cash withdrawals, and a shortage of medications. Allegations of forced recruitment of young people are emerging, while the UN and the EU call for de-escalation. -
Ghana: Water plant shutdown leaves state facing $235 million liability
Two arbitration awards impose $235 million on Ghana Water following the termination of the Teshie-Nungua desalination plant contract. The site, designed to supply up to 500,000 people, has been closed since October 2025. -
Boom in biofuels could require an additional 36 million hectares
Global biofuel production is expected to increase by 68% by 2030. This response to the oil shock could mobilize an additional agricultural area equivalent to Germany and heighten competition with food crops.
