Tidjane Thiam champions national unity, applauds Ouattara’s appeasement gestures in Côte d’Ivoire
In a significant address to the Nation on 06 August 2026, Tidjane Thiam, president of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), lauded the initiatives undertaken by President Alassane Ouattara aimed at de-escalating the political climate. Thiam simultaneously issued a powerful call for all Ivorians to rally around the fundamental principles […]
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President Ouattara highlights Côte d’Ivoire’s dynamic economy and development goals
President Alassane Ouattara affirmed Côte d’Ivoire’s sustained development trajectory, underscoring its dynamic economy. The nation continues to achieve one of the highest annual growth rates in the region and globally, a testament to its robust economic fundamentals. This declaration was made during his traditional address to the Nation on the evening of August 6th, marking […]
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Bénin’s inaugural senate: ex-president patrice talon takes the helm
Bénin has officially established its first-ever Senate, an institution brought into existence following a constitutional revision enacted in November 2025. This new legislative body is primarily tasked with enhancing the regulation of the nation’s political landscape. The Senate comprises 25 parliamentarians whose membership is not determined by popular election. Instead, individuals become members by right, […]
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Patrice Talon’s senate presidency: a new chapter in beninese politics
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Benin’s political landscape witnessed a historic shift. Delegates convened at the Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo elected former President Patrice Talon to lead the nation’s newly established Senate, marking the inauguration of a bicameral parliamentary system. Having steered the country’s executive branch for a decade (2016–2026), Talon’s leadership under the banner […]
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Haitham Hassan’s celtic move: a step closer to champions league ambition
06 août 2026 23:27+02:00 Traduit par Un transfert fou propulse Haitham Hassan en Ligue des champions : une étape vers l’accomplissement du rêve Mercato H. Hassan Real Oviedo Celtic Premiership Égypte Écosse La star égyptienne au Celtic Scottish powerhouse Celtic has successfully secured the transfer of Egyptian winger Haitham Hassan from Spanish club Real Oviedo. […]
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Senegal secures $600 million funding boost from World Bank under Diomaye Faye reforms
Dakar and the World Bank have taken a major stride forward in their collaboration. During a meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on August 5, Ousmane Diagana, Vice President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, unveiled a $598.4 million (340 billion FCFA) package to bolster Senegal’s key economic sectors. This financial injection […]
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First senate bureau in Benin elects Patrice Talon as president
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, senators in Benin convened in Porto-Novo for a landmark session: the election of the first Bureau of the upper house of Parliament. Patrice Talon was elected to lead this historic institution, with Louis Vlavonou, Alassane Séidou, and Adidjatou Mathys assuming key leadership roles to steer the chamber’s operations. The formation […]
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Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives
The cholera outbreak in Chad continues to worsen, with authorities confirming 13 fatalities and 239 confirmed cases since the first infections were reported in mid-June. The Tchad Ministry of Public Health declared the outbreak on July 24, following early reports of severe diarrheal cases in the Hadjer Lamis region and N’Djamena, the nation’s capital. Health […]
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Bénin senate unveils first leadership team with Patrice Talon at the helm
Bénin senate unveils first leadership team with Patrice Talon at the helm The Bénin Senate has officially inaugurated its first Bureau, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of this constitutional institution. During a plenary session held Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, senators elected the key figures responsible for steering the upper house of […]
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Real Madrid breaks bank with 140 million euro signing of teenage sensation
The Real Madrid has stunned the football world by securing the signature of Yan Diomandé, a 19-year-old Ivorian winger, for a reported €140 million from RB Leipzig. The deal, which includes potential bonuses, makes the teenager the most expensive signing in the club’s storied history and the priciest African player ever transferred. From rising star […]
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Ryanair expands winter flights to Morocco with 17 new routes
Ryanair boosts Morocco connections with 17 new winter routes Ryanair is rolling out its most ambitious winter flight program yet in Morocco, adding 17 new routes that will connect the kingdom to destinations across Europe. Seven of these new connections will depart from Rabat, making the capital the biggest beneficiary of the expansion. In total, […]
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Les bailleurs reviennent au Sénégal, Aldiouma Sow tire sur Ousmane Sonko et son « clan »
Les bailleurs reviennent au Sénégal, Aldiouma Sow tire sur Ousmane Sonko et son « clan » Aldiouma Sow, ministre-conseiller, a souligné l’importance des 340 milliards de FCFA de la Banque mondiale et des 20 milliards de FCFA de la Banque africaine de développement, témoignant ainsi d’une relance de la confiance des bailleurs de fonds envers […]
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