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The Beninese Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, visited the Zou and Collines departments on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as part of a contact tour. The discussions with local stakeholders focused on social dialogue, working resources, and…

The CEG La Verdure, located in Ouèdo within the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, is set to host 60 new classrooms starting from the 2026-2027 school year. Two of the three planned buildings are already completed, according to the Ministry of Secondary…

The Ugandan Parliament adopted a motion on Thursday, August 6, allowing the national army to participate in the future International Stabilization Force in Gaza. Kampala claims to have been requested by the United States, but neither the number of soldiers…

Presented on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Cotonou, Benin’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) plans to mobilize $14.5 billion for the period 2026-2035. This document is intended to serve as a framework for climate change adaptation policies as well…

Gathered in Cotonou from August 4 to 6, 2026, stakeholders in the expenditure chain and officials from the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security are reviewing the progress of the Annual Work Plan (PTA) as of June 30. The…

A wave of emotion has swept through the Kansounkpa neighborhood in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. The lifeless bodies of a man and his wife, in an advanced state of decomposition, were discovered in their bedroom on Thursday, August 6, 2026,…

The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) states that at least 141 people have died while trying to reach Ceuta, a Spanish enclave located on the Moroccan coast. This toll, presented on August 7, surpasses those reported so far by…

The commander of the gendarmerie brigade in Bambouti, Séverin Ketemalet, has regained his freedom after being held since December 28, 2025, by members of the Azandé Ani Kpi Gbè (AAKG) militia. His escape, which occurred on August 3, was confirmed…

The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, met on August 3, 2026, with educational stakeholders from Mono and Couffo as part of a national outreach tour. The discussions focused on strengthening academic results, girls’ education, and the…

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced on July 28 that the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) signed a protocol intended to oversee their demobilization. Presented as the implementation of a commitment made in the peace agreement concluded…

The Beninese Senate has officially constituted its steering committee responsible for conducting its work for the next five years. Following a vote that took place in a calm atmosphere, former President Patrice Talon has been elected to lead the high…

Despite the ongoing closure of the land border between Benin and Niger, the Beninese authorities believe they have completed all necessary steps to normalize bilateral relations. In front of the media on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the government spokesperson, Wilfried…

From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Council for Education (CNE) will hold its third consultative assembly in Cotonou, focusing on the development of scientific and technological pathways. The meeting will bring together government authorities, the academic world, institutions,…

Four years after the 2022 debt crisis, Ghana has seen the International Monetary Fund (IMF) classify its debt risk as “moderate.” However, the institution warns the authorities against fuel subsidies, whose costs could again weaken public finances. According to the…

With just a few months until the first national elections organized since the independence of South Sudan, violence continues to escalate and the political transition remains stalled. Actors in the peace process are calling for urgent measures to strengthen the…

The Kenyan subsidiary of Standard Bank Group aims to increase its network from 40 to about 80 branches by 2029. This expansion mainly targets individuals and small businesses, as part of a strategy designed to strengthen retail deposits. Stanbic Bank…

Ethiopia is seeking the support of both Russia and the United States in establishing its regulatory framework for civil nuclear energy. This initiative comes as major powers engage in an increasing competition to develop their nuclear cooperation worldwide, particularly in…

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved a new salary scale for the armed forces. Starting from September 1, 2026, salaries will increase by 30% to 80% depending on rank, with the lowest-ranking personnel receiving the largest increase. The measure will…

South Africa has launched a vast operation aimed at repatriating the remains of anti-apartheid militants who died in exile in Angola. Pretoria claims to have identified nearly 400 sites that may house their graves. Angola hosted the largest number of…

Institutional Debate: The Opposition’s Concerns Regarding the Creation of the Senate in Benin During the debate on the rule of law and political alternation in Africa held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Cotonou by the Institute of Justice and…

Donald Trump has launched a new offensive against the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed. The American president believes that eliminating the Senate filibuster could provide a decisive advantage to the Democrats and permanently disrupt the political balance…

During a debate on the rule of law and political alternation in Africa held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Cotonou by the Institute of Artisans of Justice and Peace (IAJP/Co), the creation of the Senate sparked constructive exchanges. Speaking…

The night of Thursday, August 6, 2026, was marked by a fire of intense severity in the heart of Porto-Novo. A fire broke out simultaneously at three distinct points near the Beau-Rivage intersection, putting the area and part of the…

A humorous video published by the French Embassy in Congo was removed a few hours after its release at the request of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Intended to raise awareness among applicants about the risks associated with fake…

Nigeria, the leading African producer of crude oil, is increasing its investments in refining to reduce its reliance on imports of petroleum products, a sector official announced Tuesday in Lagos. The country has been exporting its crude for six decades…

The Supreme Court of Mali has rejected the appeal of former Minister of Economy and Finance, Bouaré Fily Sissoko. Sentenced to ten years in prison in the case of the presidential plane and military equipment acquired in 2014, she remains…

Zimbabwe aims to increase its national grain storage capacity to 1.5 million metric tons by 2030. This goal is part of a strategy to strengthen the country’s food security and better absorb the effects of climate variability. The announcement was…

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced on Wednesday, August 5, the release of 308 individuals held hostage for several months in the states of Kwara and Niger, in the central-northern part of the country. These victims had been kidnapped during several…

The proceedings initiated by the Democratic Republic of the Congo against Rwanda before the International Court of Justice are progressing with the setting of the written phase schedule. Kinshasa must submit its memorial by October 4, 2027, while Kigali will…

Tensions have resurfaced at the border between the Central African Republic and Cameroon following the arrest of two Cameroonian gendarmes in the village of Gasol. Located about six kilometers from the border, this locality is situated in Central African territory…