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Organ Donation and Palliative Care: Burkina Faso Proposes New Health Code
On September 24, 2026, the Burkinabè government adopted a draft law aimed at replacing the 1994 public health code. The proposed legislation notably addresses organ donation, palliative care, and the establishment of a health reserve. -
Pope Leon XIV warns of the risk of a ‘paradise of machines’ dominated by AI
At the Élysée Palace, Pope Leon XIV centered his first speech in France on artificial intelligence and called for the preservation of human dignity in the face of technological progress. -
Mushikiwabo rejects importing the Rwanda-DRC conflict to the OIF
Seeking a third term, the outgoing Secretary General distances her campaign from the tensions between Kigali and Kinshasa. The election is set for November in Phnom Penh. -
Ukraine: Washington proposes a three-way meeting with Russia in the UAE
The United States has proposed a technical meeting with Ukraine and Russia in the United Arab Emirates. No date has been set, but the Kremlin believes such an exchange could occur soon. -
Ouattara appoints widow of Hamed Bakayoko to Constitutional Council
The lawyer joins the court responsible for overseeing laws and elections. Two magistrates are appointed alongside her, while leadership changes also occur at the Superior Council of the Judiciary and the Attorney General's office. -
In Nigeria, gasoline imports drop by 26% in August 2026
Imports from abroad fell to 14.6 million liters per day, while local supply increased. However, the 14% drop in measured consumption tempers this shift. -
South China Sea: Philippine resupply mission blocked, Manila accuses Beijing
The mission was set to deliver essential supplies and rotate the detachment stationed aboard the BRP Sierra Madre. No injuries or collisions were reported. -
Trump and Xi showcase their rapport, but fail to resolve trade, Taiwan, or AI issues
Xi Jinping's first visit to Washington in over a decade ended without a substantial agreement. Beijing and Washington continue their dialogue, but their main disputes remain unresolved. -
Hawaii braces for Hurricane Nolo, with up to 76 cm of rain expected
Having become a hurricane on Thursday evening, Nolo is expected to brush past the Big Island on Friday and Saturday. Authorities have mobilized the National Guard in response to the risk of catastrophic flooding. -
US Senate narrowly rejects resolution to halt hostilities with Iran
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Thursday by a vote of 50 to 49 that sought to halt hostilities with Iran until Congress had authorized them. -
Diomaye Faye refuses to dismiss Macky Sall’s UN candidacy
The Senegalese head of state maintains support that contrasts with the criticisms from his camp regarding his predecessor's record, turning their rivalry into a common diplomatic front. -
Nigeria: Over $7 billion projected to ease congestion at Lagos ports
Ogun and DP World have signed two agreements for a deep-water port and an economic zone. The presidency projects over 50,000 jobs, without a detailed timeline or funding. -
Ormuz against blockade: Washington and Tehran discuss a phased agreement
After nearly seven months of conflict, both sides are exploring a gradual exit. The main obstacle remains the order of concessions. -
Burkina Faso: NGOs must invest 80% of their budget on the ground
Two decrees adopted on September 24 condition NGO status on an agreement with the state and grant two years for existing organizations to comply. -
DRC: Suminwa rejects FDLR as a pretext for foreign military presence
At the UN, the Congolese Prime Minister cited the repatriation of 120 individuals associated with the FDLR to call for an end to any foreign military presence. Kigali disputes the significance of the protocol signed with the movement. -
At the UN, Netanyahu criticizes delegations leaving the room
The Israeli Prime Minister defended his government's actions and targeted his political opponents, less than five weeks before elections in Israel. -
Benin’s anti-terrorism unit equipped to analyze crime scenes
The provision aims to improve the processing of crime scenes in terrorism-related cases. The total amount and quantities delivered have not been disclosed. -
Burkina Faso recognizes 315 martyrs and 10 disabled individuals, opening rights for their families
Two decrees adopted on Thursday grant national status to 325 individuals. The ten disabled individuals will benefit from free public transportation and healthcare, while the affected minor children will become wards of the Nation. -
Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran, Mahama calls for dialogue at the UN
The Ghanaian president asserted on Thursday that no civilization should be destroyed, two days after his American counterpart's ultimatum to Tehran. Without mentioning Donald Trump, he advocated for dialogue and respect for state sovereignty. -
Ebola in Beni: Security forces’ gunfire leaves at least one dead
Residents demanded to see the body before the safe burial. The exact toll from the gunfire has not yet been confirmed by an authority. -
In Benin, 46% of citizens have considered leaving the country in 2024-2025
Presented on September 22 in Cotonou, the African Insights 2026 report details the preferred destinations and the gap between support for free movement and the actual difficulties of crossing borders. -
US sanctions cut Iranian airlines off from multiple destinations
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights by Iranian carriers. Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Baghdad are also among the disrupted routes. -
Nigeria: mining agreement with Washington does not yet specify any investment
Abuja promises to prioritize local processing, jobs, and national businesses. However, the framework signed with Washington remains without projects, firm timelines, or identified capital. -
Ukraine: Eight killed in Russian strikes, maternity hospital damaged in Kyiv
The hospital remained open and its patients were unharmed. In the Kharkiv region, a farm and a warehouse were struck. -
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.
