Togo appoints 28 new magistrates to strengthen civil and military courts
A significant stride in modernizing Togo’s judicial framework has been achieved. During a Council of Ministers meeting held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Lomé, the executive branch ratified two draft decrees confirming the appointment of 28 fresh magistrates, all graduates from the Centre for the Training of Justice Professions (CFPJ). This strategic reinforcement of […]
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Gabon’s bold shift to mining for economic revival
Gabon, a Central African nation long reliant on its dwindling oil reserves, is now charting a bold new course toward mining dominance. The government has unveiled a sweeping strategy, backed by hundreds of millions in fresh investments, to transform the country into a global minerals powerhouse within the next five years. Exploration and development activities […]
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Togolese civil society urges sanctions against government over constitutional changes
The political crisis in Togo has escalated to international levels, as a coalition of 43 civil society organizations (CSOs) from across Africa and its diaspora has issued a joint appeal to the ECOWAS, African Union (AU), and United Nations (UN) to impose sanctions on the Togolese government. The move follows a landmark ruling by the […]
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Sénégal economy stuck in political gridlock as rivals battle ahead of 2029 vote
Thirty months after a historic political transition, Senegal’s economy remains mired in uncertainty. Once hailed as a beacon of stability in West Africa, the country now grapples with sluggish growth, declining foreign investment, and a political climate overshadowed by partisan infighting. As rival factions jockey for position ahead of the 2029 presidential election, the urgent […]
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Cotonou revamps food safety with licensed street vendors and port canteen
Key challenge How can Cotonou’s port-area street food vendors maintain their livelihoods while ensuring safety and hygiene for both customers and vendors? Best practice Recognizing the hazardous working conditions along the port access road and the urgent need for improved food hygiene standards, the Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC) launched an inclusive consultation process. This […]
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Benin leads global ocean prediction training with opera project
With coastal erosion and marine resource management pressing concerns, Bénin has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its maritime expertise. Through the OPERA (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa) initiative, a groundbreaking international training program on ocean forecasting has just concluded, drawing nearly 1,200 participants worldwide. This effort has elevated Bénin‘s universities and researchers […]
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Who chief visits dr Congo as ebola outbreak worsens
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in Kinshasa to meet with President Félix Tshisekedi as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) grapples with the 17th outbreak of Ebola. Health authorities in the DRC declared the latest Ebola epidemic on May 15, weeks behind the initial detection. The […]
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Benin and canada establish permanent diplomatic dialogue framework
The Republic of Bénin and Canada have formalized a permanent framework for political and diplomatic dialogue, designed to institutionalize regular consultations between Cotonou and Ottawa while ensuring sustained follow-up on their shared commitments. The announcement was conveyed through an official statement from Bénin‘s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared via social media platform X on August […]
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Cameroon’s biya makes military changes amid swiss sojourn
Crédit photo, AFP via Getty Images Cameroonian leader Paul Biya, a prominent national figure who has been absent from public view for nearly two months, has enacted a significant military reshuffle amid growing concerns over his prolonged stay abroad. The 93-year-old president appointed new officials to critical positions within the armed forces and elevated five […]
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Cameroon military reshuffle amid president biya’s prolonged absence
In a move that has intensified scrutiny over his extended absence, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya recently approved a sweeping reshuffle within the country’s military leadership. The decree, signed on August 3, introduced four new high-ranking appointments, including the historic elevation of General Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo to command the Republican Guard—a role traditionally reserved […]
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Bénin allocates $14.5 billion to build climate-resilient economy by 2035
The Bénin government has unveiled an ambitious plan to mobilize $14.5 billion (approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA) to bolster the country’s economic resilience against climate risks while accelerating its transition to sustainable development. This initiative, outlined in the third iteration of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) spanning 2026 to 2035, was officially presented on August […]
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Congo genocide recognition campaign gains momentum in France
An ambitious diplomatic push is set to unfold in France as early as the next parliamentary session to secure formal recognition of the genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo (GENOCOST). The initiative, spearheaded by the Collective of French Elected Officials from Congo-Kinshasa (CEFOCK), follows a high-level meeting with President Félix Tshisekedi at the Cité […]
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