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The revenue manager of the municipality of Savè was placed under deposit warrant on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, following his presentation to the prosecutor of the Republic at the Court of First Instance of Abomey. According to information released by…

In a press release dated August 10, 2026, the General Directorate of Water, Forests, and Hunting (Dgefc) announces the postponement of the deadline for submitting applications for the direct recruitment competition of 135 civil servants for the year 2025. Initially…

The prosecution requested on Tuesday a 10-year prison sentence for columnist Youssouf Bathily, also known as Ras Bath, who is being prosecuted in Mali for “criminal association and undermining the state’s credibility.” They asked for the same sentence for influencer…

The Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali is ramping up its activities after a largely extended suspension in 2025. Its operator, the Canadian group Barrick Mining, reported an attributable production of 152,000 gold ounces in the first half of 2026, aiming…

The desire to leave Mauritius is growing significantly among the youth. According to the 2026 Afrobarometer report, published on August 10 in Réduit, 76% of 18-25 year-olds have considered, to varying degrees, moving abroad, compared to 26% ten years ago.…

The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARCEP) received representatives from the Consumers’ Association this Wednesday, August 12, 2026. This crucial working session follows the recent removal of so-called “unlimited” internet plans priced at 5,000 and 10,000 CFA…

The internal regulations of the Beninese Senate, adopted on July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, provide for a specific procedure when a deputy is implicated in acts or statements deemed contrary to several fundamental principles. In some cases, the sanction can…

The Ministry of Early Childhood and Primary Education is taking firm measures to combat teacher and school director absenteeism during the pre-school year period of 2026-2027. Through a statement, the ministerial authorities announced an enhancement of on-site inspection controls to…

Elected president of the Senate on August 6, 2026, Patrice Talon now has several powers provided by the internal regulations of the new chamber. Among them is the appointment of the Secretary General of the Senate and his deputy, after…

The Libyan National Oil Company (NOC) declared a state of emergency at the Zawiya refinery in the west of the country following several drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure since Saturday, August 8. A tank containing 4.5 million liters of gasoline…

Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a defense cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing security on the trade corridors linking the two countries. The arrangement is particularly intended to better protect goods and transporters exposed to security risks in this trading…

Kenya could record a deficit of around 486,000 tonnes of maize by the end of September 2026, according to the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Mutahi Kagwe. This projection corresponds to 5.4 million 90-kilogram bags and highlights the growing pressure on…

Japan has granted Nigeria a subsidy of approximately 587 million yen, or 3.7 million dollars, to improve the production and availability of certified rice seeds. The project aims to help increase agricultural yields as the country still imports nearly 30%…

In light of the decline of traditional mail and the rise of e-commerce, Burkina Faso wants to adapt the rules applicable to the postal sector. The ministry in charge of Digital Transition, Posts, and Electronic Communications launched a workshop in…

Guinea and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) services have reached a preliminary agreement for a new economic and financial program supported by the Extended Fund Facility. The arrangement could mobilize about 425 million dollars, pending approval by the institution’s board…

The revenues from the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia increased by 32.1% in the first half of 2026, reaching $852 million compared to $645 million a year earlier. This rise comes as copper prices boost the site’s earnings, operated by…

The Chinese group Jasan Group plans to invest $117 million in a complex dedicated to textiles and clothing in Egypt. Located in the Qantara West industrial zone, within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, the project is expected to create 6,000…

The Kangankunde project, led in Malawi by the Australian company Lindian Resources, is part of the race to secure supplies of rare earth elements. The company claims to be generating increasing interest from several Western markets for an integrated supply…

The Canadian group Fortuna Mining has announced the acquisition of the Bambadji gold exploration project in Senegal for 200 million dollars. Located near Diamba Sud, another project owned by the company, the asset is set to strengthen the group’s presence…

Burkina Faso is accelerating the development of its thermal capacities to meet the rising demand for electricity and reduce its dependence on imports. The Bobo 2 power plant, which started operation on August 7 in Bobo-Dioulasso, is one of the…

The Spanish Civil Guard announced on Tuesday, August 11, the dismantling of a network in Gran Canaria that recruited unaccompanied minors from sub-Saharan Africa in care centers. Two victims were rescued and four other girls were prevented from leaving their…

France is consolidating its military cooperation team based in Cotonou. Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Anthonioz has been appointed Deputy Defense Attaché at the French Embassy in Benin, supporting Lieutenant Colonel Arnaud Ardillier, the incumbent Defense Attaché. An experienced profile to support…

A tragedy occurred in the village of Adamè, located in the Avogbanan district (Bohicon municipality). The lifeless body of a young seamstress, around 25 years old, identified by the initials E. A., was found at the bottom of a well…

In a directive dated August 10, 2026, and signed by its president Joseph Djogbénou, the Progressive Union for Renewal (UP-R) has framed the process for selecting its members to serve as village chiefs (CV) and neighborhood chiefs (CQ). To be…

The Togba district police station has dealt a heavy blow to local crime with the arrest and detention on Monday, August 10, 2026, of four individuals, including one woman. Located in the Dodja neighborhood, the members of this group are…

Agents of the Autonomous Port of Lomé began a 72-hour strike on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the call of the Union of Agents of the Autonomous Port of Lomé (SYAPAL). Workers are denouncing the lack of progress on their…

The internal regulations of the Senate, adopted on July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, specify the various acts through which the new institution may intervene. From “opinion” to “ordinance,” including resolution, decision, and decree, the text particularly frames its powers regarding…

On the occasion of the 66th anniversary of Chad’s independence, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno announced his intention to exercise his right of pardon in favor of several convicted individuals. The identity of the beneficiaries has not yet been revealed,…

Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji, facing charges for his alleged involvement in a coup plot in Nigeria, told investigators he acted out of “patriotism” and to provoke political change. His statements, published by the Nigerian media Premium Times, shed light on…

Major General Fawzi Al-Mansouri, head of military intelligence in eastern Libya, was killed on Monday, August 10, in Benghazi by an explosive device placed under his vehicle. Authorities have not identified the perpetrators of the attack, which comes after several…