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Since 2014, ships that called at certain Nigerian ports before heading to the United States were subject to additional security checks. Washington has just ended this system, believing that Nigeria is now implementing effective counter-terrorism measures. In a notice published…

A landslide that occurred on Tuesday, August 18, in Zamboï, near Garoua-Boulaï, in eastern Cameroon, has resulted in at least 107 deaths according to a provisional assessment communicated by local authorities. Search operations are ongoing at this mining site located…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to mobilize $192 million for a 900 megawatt (MW) wind project in Egypt. The initiative aligns with the country’s strategy to accelerate the development of renewable energy and attract more private…

Two Frenchmen working as directors for a production company were arrested in Togo at the end of July, according to French authorities. Their detention is part of a judicial investigation taking place in Lomé, while the specific charges against them…

At the end of July, thousands of young people reportedly attempted to swim to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from northern Morocco, according to Le Monde Afrique. Behind this migration episode, the testimonies gathered highlight the disparity between the macroeconomic…

Liberia has announced that it will accept the arrival of 1,200 people deported from the United States to third countries, as part of the immigration policy of the Trump administration. The first twenty arrivals are expected on August 20, while…

A diploma forgery network has been dismantled in Antananarivo, with the alleged involvement of agents from the Baccalaureate Office and the University of Antananarivo. Eleven people are subject to the investigation, including five who have been placed in provisional detention.…

Colonel Tchakpelé Aklesso has been promoted to brigadier general before being appointed chief of the general staff of the Togolese armed forces. Several other officers have also changed positions as part of a series of decrees published in Lomé on…

The campaign for the presidential election and the renewal of the 360 seats in the House of Representatives begins this Wednesday, August 19, in Nigeria, almost five months before the election scheduled for January 16, 2027. Nineteen candidates, including three…

The outgoing governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, won with 50.8% of the votes in the election held on Saturday, August 15, in this mining region of southwestern Nigeria. Candidate of the Accord Party after leaving the People’s Democratic Party…

The Malagasy transition authority has announced that a first vote dedicated to the future constitutional framework of the country will be held in July 2027. A presidential election should then be organized before the end of the same year, but…

The Congolese government claims to have secured the surrender of nearly 600 fighters from the Mobondo group and secured several areas in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, the threat remains, as some militia members are still…

The rise in international oil prices is leading to another increase in fuel prices in Senegal. Super gasoline is now sold at 990 FCFA per liter, up from 920 FCFA previously, while diesel is also subjected to an adjustment. The…

In accordance with its statutory provisions, the political party Moele-Bénin announces the holding of its National Council during the first half of September 2026. This decision-making body will meet in a particular context, marked by the 8th anniversary of the…

A technical delegation made up of representatives from the Benin Civil Protection Agency (ABPC), SIRAT, and the municipality of Abomey-Calavi visited several neighborhoods in the commune on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The inspection prioritized the wastewater and rainwater collectors flowing…

A family tragedy rocked the village of Touléhoudji, specifically the locality of Lawèhoué, located in the Lokogohoué district (Dogbo municipality). On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, a woman in her fifties was arrested by law enforcement after violently attacking her ten-year-old…

The tanker Ottoman Sincerity set sail on August 14, 2026, from the maritime terminal of Sèmè-Kpodji with one million barrels of Nigerian crude oil of “Meleck” quality on board. Sold by the Nigerien Oil Company (Sonidep) to the Algerian group…

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second term with 2,965,326 votes, representing 60% of the ballots, according to results announced by the electoral commission. This victory allows him to continue his economic recovery program, despite a debated…

Senegalese lawmakers adopted a modification to Article 37 of the Constitution on August 17, with 133 votes out of 135. The text imposes a new declaration of assets at the end of the presidential term and extends this obligation to…

Gathered in Durban, the leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded their annual summit on August 17. The South African presidency, now held for a year by Cyril Ramaphosa, particularly highlighted migration tensions, the situation in the Democratic…

The final phase of the 25th edition of the National School Championships for primary education opened on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Kpétonis City in Djougou. Organized by the Union of Sports and Cultural Associations of Primary Education (UASCEP),…

Registration for the 2026-2027 training year is open at the public Vocational and Apprenticeship Training Centers in Benin. Candidates can submit their applications until Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5 PM, for a start date scheduled for September 28. The…

The Tunisian economy continued to progress in the second quarter of 2026, but at a slower pace than at the beginning of the year. The gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.3% year-on-year, notably supported by agriculture and services, while…

As the war in Sudan drags on for more than three years, Khartoum and Riyadh signed an agreement on August 17, establishing a Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation and Coordination. This rapprochement confirms the intensification of relations between Saudi Arabia…

For the 2026-2027 school year, Benin will introduce new vocational training pathways in its Technical Professional High Schools. These programs, leading to the Technician’s Diploma in Trades (DTM), cover areas such as electricity, renewable energies, digital skills, automotive maintenance, and…

Niger plans to build a refinery with a capacity of 100,000 barrels per day, as well as a petrochemical complex, as part of an agreement with the Canadian group Zimar Inc. The announced investment amounts to $1.9 billion, but the…

The Beninese Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the opening, for the 2026-2027 school year, of ten vocational training programs in agricultural technical high schools. Awarded a Diploma of Technician in Trades (DTM), they cover areas such as…

The ECOWAS Investment and Development Bank (BIDC) sees its long-term issuer rating upgraded from “B2” to “B1” by Moody’s. The agency maintained a stable outlook, a decision that the regional bank presents as recognition of the improvement in its financial…

Mozambique plans to expand access to telecommunications services to at least 300 locations over the coming years. Announced by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation, the initiative aims to reduce disparities in digital access across the country. Mozambican authorities…

The Benin Electric Energy Company (SBEE) informs its subscribers of temporary disruptions in electricity supply this Thursday, August 20, 2026. These interruptions, motivated by maintenance and upkeep work on the national grid, will affect several localities across the territory. Details…