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Benin: Appointments from the Council of Ministers Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Beninese government held its weekly ministerial conclave on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The meeting, presided over by President Patrice Talon, included several appointments. Find the details below. At the Court of Auditors In accordance with the organic law on… -
Benin: Key Decisions from the Council of Ministers Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The members of the Beninese Government met in an ordinary Council of Ministers on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. This session, held under the leadership of President Patrice Talon, covered many subjects. Here are the main decisions. -
Benin: Death Toll from Boat Capsize Rises from 6 to 8
The tragedy that struck on Lake Nokoué last Sunday has worsened as two additional bodies were discovered, bringing the total number of fatalities to eight. On the afternoon of Sunday, April 21, 2024, a boat carrying twelve passengers lost control… -
Senegal: Former Ministers Ordered to Return State Cars and Official Residences
The newly established government in Senegal is pressing for the return of state property, including vehicles and official residences, previously used by members of former President Macky Sall’s cabinet. As part of the transition of power, former government members are… -
Mauritania: Presidential Election Date Finally Revealed
Mauritania officially announced that the first round of the presidential election will be held on June 29, 2024, a date now etched into the national political calendar. Mauritania has officially announced the critical dates for its highly anticipated presidential election.… -
The Constitutional Court of Togo now has a new head following the passing of Aboudou Assouma
Just days before the legislative and regional elections in Togo, the National Assembly has chosen Kwame Meyisso to lead the Constitutional Court, replacing the late Aboudou Assouma. Kwame Meyisso’s accession to the Constitutional Court signifies the beginning of a new… -
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: After Mauritania, the Senegalese President Expected in Gambia This Saturday
This Saturday, April 20, 2024, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is slated for an official visit to Banjul, the capital of Gambia. This was announced by the presidential office in Dakar. In his second official trip abroad, Mr. Faye will… -
Benin: A new head for intelligence services replacing Pamphile Zomahoun
As a replacement for the former head of Benin’s Intelligence Services, Pamphile Zomahoun, President Patrice Talon has appointed an interim successor. The head of the Directorate of Liaison and Documentation Services (DSLD) of Benin, Pamphile Zomahoun, who has been named… -
Health: 06 Natural Tips to Soothe an Ulcer
Peptic ulcers are common in the developed world, affecting both adults and children, though they are more prevalent in individuals over 40. There is a distinction between gastric ulcers, which occur on the stomach lining, and duodenal ulcers, which develop… -
Benin-Council of Ministers: Report of Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The weekly meeting of the members of the government of Benin took place this Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The session was filled with a variety of topics. Find here the full account of the subjects discussed. The weekly meeting of… -
Benin-Council of Ministers: Appointments on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Council of Ministers of the Beninese government met once again on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. During this meeting, held under the leadership of President Patrice Talon, appointments were announced. Mr. Pamphile Claude ZOMAHOUN is appointed Deputy Ambassador, Special Envoy… -
Benin-Council of Ministers: Key Decisions of Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The government of Benin held its ordinary Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, under the effective presidency of President Patrice Talon. A number of decisions were made. Here are the main points. @: Présidence du Bénin @:… -
Benin: Intelligence Chief Pamphile Zomahoun Named Ambassador, Special Envoy to Haiti
In Benin, the head of intelligence services, Pamphile Zomahoun, has been appointed as an ambassador, special envoy to Haiti. This was decided during the Council of Ministers held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Colonel Pamphile Zomahoun is no longer the… -
Important Update: WhatsApp Now Has A New Minimum Age Requirement
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has recently updated its minimum age requirement for users, lowering it from 16 to 13 years to align with international usage policies. WhatsApp has introduced new regulations regarding its use, one of which includes a… -
Benin: Police Commissioner in Cotonou Dismissed for Excessive Zeal
In recent days, social media has been rocked by a troubling resurgence of misconduct among officials responsible for enforcing traffic laws. These acts, contrary to the fundamental values and principles, have sullied the public image of the police institution and… -
Hajj 2024: Paul Biya Provides a Subsidy of 1,560,000,000 CFA Francs to Cameroonian Pilgrims
Cameroonian President Paul Biya has made a significant gesture towards the pilgrims of his country for the Hajj 2024. He has granted them a subsidy. Paul Biya, the President of Cameroon, has brought relief to the pilgrims of the 2024… -
Senegal: PASTEF’s Message from Ousmane Sonko to Patriots
After being brought to power, the political party PASTEF, led by Ousmane Sonko, sent a message to the population. It was conveyed through a statement on Friday, April 12, 2024. The PASTEF party, recently brought to power in Senegal with… -
Ivory Coast: A Woman Reveals How She Became a Millionaire with an Initial Investment of XOF 29,700
The owner of the Restaurant Placali Abouré recently shared her journey as a culinary entrepreneur and the secrets to her financial success. In a Facebook post, Véronique Vonan Ahoussi, the founder of the VEVO group, unveiled how she became a… -
Benin: Arrested in Fraud Case, a Director Released in Toffo
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the Toffo police station witnessed an unexpected twist. The director of the Colli Agbamè preschool, who was arrested the day before in a fraud case along with two other individuals, was released the following day,… -
Benin: Full Report of the Council of Ministers Meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024
The ministers of the Beninese government held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024. This meeting, chaired by President Patrice Talon, covered a variety of topics. Here you will find the full details of the decisions made. The following… -
Benin: Appointments of the Council of Ministers on Thursday, April 11, 2024
The weekly meeting of the Beninese government’s Council of Ministers convened once again this Thursday, April 11, 2024, under the effective chairmanship of President Talon. Appointments were made during this session. Find them below. At the Ministry of National Defense… -
Benin: Major Decisions of the Council of Ministers on Thursday, April 11, 2024
The government members convened in a Council of Ministers this Thursday, April 11, 2024. Several decisions were made during this session. Find below the main points. -
Togo: Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse Released After Arrest in Late March 2024
Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse, who was arrested on March 28, 2024, for publishing an article concerning the death of an associate of Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, has been released on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, according to reports from his lawyer to… -
Senegal: Report of the Council of Ministers Meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The Council of Ministers met on Tuesday, April 09, 2024, at the Presidential Palace, under the chairmanship of the Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE. Many decisions were taken during this first council of ministers of… -
Exit of the CFA Franc: Paris Encourages African Countries to Make an Independent Decision
With the rise of Bassirou Diomaye Faye to the presidency, the debate on the abandonment of the CFA franc has been reignited, forming a major pivot in his electoral program. In response to questions on this subject, Stéphane Séjourné, the… -
Burkina Faso: Temporary Suspension of Wheat Flour Imports
Burkina Faso announced on Monday a temporary suspension of wheat flour imports across the entire national territory. The Ministry of Industrial Development, Commerce, Crafts, and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises announced, through an official statement dated April 8, 2024, a significant… -
Benin: Johannes Dagnon, Special Advisor to Patrice Talon, Dismissed
Patrice Talon, the president of Benin, has recently decided to terminate the assignment of his special advisor, Johannes Dagnon, as reported by local media on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Serving as a special advisor since 2016, Johannes Dagnon was relieved… -
Benin: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Declared a Public Holiday, Non-Working and Paid Day
The day of Wednesday, April 10, 2024, has been declared a public holiday, non-working and paid across the entire territory of Benin, in celebration of the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The information was made public through a communiqué from the Minister… -
Benin Mourns the Passing of General Moumouni Zankaro
The nation of Benin is mourning the loss of General Moumouni Zankaro, who passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Benin’s military is in mourning following the announcement of the death of General Moumouni Zankaro on Monday, April 8, 2024.… -
Ivory Coast: Death of Mamadou Koné, President of the Superior Council of the Judiciary
Former President of the Constitutional Council of the Ivory Coast, Mamadou Koné, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, in the capital, Abidjan. The Ivorian judicial world mourns the sad news of the death of Mamadou Koné, who was the…