POLITICS

The president of the African Peoples’ Party-Ivory Coast (PPA-CI), Laurent Gbagbo, has appointed five officials to strategic positions within his party. Announced on Monday, August 10, this reorganization aims to share responsibilities more broadly while keeping the former head of…

Nigeria wants to enhance the coordination of its health, education, and social development policies in response to the challenges posed by its demographics. The government is particularly relying on the interministerial framework of the HOPE program, which involves several ministries…

The Coalition to Save Democracy in Chad (COSADT) calls on the authorities to reverse the announcement of the country’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The coalition of parties also demands a presidential pardon for Succès Masra and the…

Zambians will vote on August 13 to elect their president and members of parliament. Fourteen candidates are in the running, but the election is primarily expected to be a contest between the incumbent President, Hakainde Hichilema, and the opposition candidate…

Benin won a bronze medal and an honorable mention at the 3rd edition of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Astana, Kazakhstan. This performance, achieved against 437 candidates from 106 countries, ranks the country third in Africa,…

The election of Patrice Talon as President of the Senate continues to fuel the debate over the implications of the political alternation that took place in Benin in May 2026. Jean-Baptiste Elias, a figure in civil society and former President…

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made a trip this Sunday, August 9, 2026, to Lokossa, the capital of the Mono department. Widely shared on social media, this field visit resulted in scenes of warm and spontaneous exchanges between…

Governance in Benin: Wilfried Houngbédji Reaffirms the Exclusive Leadership of President Romuald Wadagni Speaking during his traditional meeting with the press on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, provided a firm outlook on the management of…

Held from August 5 to 7, 2026, in Cotonou, the third session of the Advisory Assembly of the National Education Council (CNE) called for intensified efforts in favor of scientific and technological fields. Participants identified several barriers to student orientation…

A circular dated July 24, 2026, outlines the modernization of document management within Beninese public administrations. The reform aims to reduce the reliance on paper, streamline archiving costs, and facilitate access to the state’s documentary resources. The text, referenced N°0142/MBFP/MTDI/SP-C,…

Held on July 25 and 26, 2026, alongside the Festival of Masks, the international scientific conference “Vodun Masks: Heritage and Modernity” brought together researchers, academics, museum curators, traditional dignitaries, and cultural actors in Porto-Novo. The discussions focused on the preservation,…

The Democratic Party contests the creation of the Beninese Senate and the election of former president Patrice Talon as the head of the new upper chamber. Now enshrined in law, the institution is called by the opposition to ensure greater…

The Beninese Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, began a contact tour on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the departments of Ouémé and Plateau. This first official outing since his appointment aims to engage with sector leaders…

The Beninese Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, Awaou Baco, conducted a tour in the Alibori and Borgou departments on July 28 and 29, 2026. This visit took her to SMEs, craftsmen, rabbit breeders, training centers, and…

Almost eighteen months after joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Benin organized a national workshop from July 27 to 31, 2026, in Cotonou, dedicated to the appropriation of open governance principles. The discussions aim to contribute to the preparation of…

Benin launched a project on July 24, 2026, in Cotonou, aimed at restoring degraded lands and making the rice and maize value chains more sustainable. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and a national contribution, the program is expected…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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 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…

Faced with the decline in its oil production, Gabon wants to make mining a new pillar of its economy. Announcements of investments have multiplied in recent months, while research and exploration operations continue in several provinces. Seven months after his…

Elected on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the president of the very first Senate of the Republic of Benin, former head of state Patrice Talon delivered his first speech before the senators gathered at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo.…

Former President of the Republic, Patrice Talon was elected, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the head of the Beninese Senate. This much-anticipated election marks his return to a major institutional role, just over two months after handing over power…

Designated this Thursday, August 6, 2026, to lead the very first term of the Beninese Senate for the period 2026-2031, Patrice Talon delivered his inauguration speech. Expressing his gratitude to his peers for the trust placed in the entire elected…

Forty-three civil society organizations from Togo and Africa have sent an open letter to the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to commend its decision on the constitutional reform adopted in Togo in 2024.…