Patrice talon takes senate leadership in Benin’s new political era
Just two months after completing his second presidential term and handing over power, former Beninese President Patrice Talon has been elected as the inaugural head of the newly established Senate of Benin. The vote, held this Thursday, marks the beginning of a five-year mandate and signals a pivotal shift in the country’s institutional framework. This […]
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Patrice talon sworn in as Benin senate president with unity pledge
Patrice Talon sworn in as Benin Senate president with unity pledge In a historic session held Thursday at Porto-Novo’s Governor’s Palace, former President Patrice Talon was elected to lead Benin’s newly established Senate. Addressing the gathered senators, he emphasized the need to transform the institution into a cohesive “family” built on consensus, responsibility, and mutual […]
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Mali revamps defense and security framework for modern threats
After more than two decades under the same national defense framework, Mali is rolling out a sweeping security reform to address evolving threats, including cyber risks and internal crises. The overhaul, recently adopted by the National Transitional Council, replaces the outdated 2004 defense law and expands its scope to encompass homeland security, cybersecurity, and crisis […]
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Un warns of isil’s growing threat in Sahel and lake Chad region
Global alarm: ISIL’s decentralised network spreads across Africa The United Nations has raised the alarm over the escalating threat posed by the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIL) across Africa, particularly in the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin. While the group’s central leadership has weakened, its regional branches have gained unprecedented autonomy, […]
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Gabon seeks to boost economy through mining sector growth
Gabon seeks to boost economy through mining sector growth The Gabonese government is positioning mining as a cornerstone of economic diversification, aiming to counterbalance the gradual decline in oil production. Recent months have seen a surge in investment commitments, alongside intensified exploration and research activities across multiple provinces. Officials now project that mining could contribute […]
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Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives, over 230 cases confirmed
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives, over 230 cases confirmed Chad is grappling with a worsening cholera epidemic that has already claimed the lives of 13 individuals and infected 239 others. Health authorities have launched an urgent vaccination campaign in response to the outbreak, which has spread to two provinces, including the capital, N’Djamena. […]
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Patrice Talon pledges national unity as Senate leader in Bénin
Patrice Talon pledges national unity as Senate leader in Bénin The newly elected president of Bénin’s inaugural Senate mandate (2026-2031), Patrice Talon, delivered his inauguration speech this Thursday, marking a historic moment for the nation’s political landscape. Unity and collective responsibility as guiding principles In his address, Talon expressed deep gratitude to his colleagues for […]
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Bénin: Patrice Talon takes helm of the nation’s inaugural senate
Former Bénin president Patrice Talon elected leader of pioneering senate Less than four months after stepping down from the presidency, Patrice Talon has assumed a new role at the forefront of Bénin’s freshly established senate. This landmark chamber marks the country’s first attempt at a second legislative body, introduced through the 2025 constitutional overhaul aimed […]
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Togo faces regional backlash over constitutional changes
Following a landmark ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice that declared Togo’s 2024 constitutional amendment an unconstitutional government change, a pan-African coalition of civil society organizations has escalated pressure for decisive action against Lomé’s leadership. A coalition of 43 civil society groups—both local and international—has issued a joint appeal to the Economic Community of […]
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Death penalty debate reignites in democratic republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is once again grappling with a contentious issue that has long divided public opinion: the reintroduction of the death penalty. This debate has resurfaced amid rising security challenges and calls for stricter measures to combat crime and insurgency in the country. Why the death penalty is back on […]
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Champions league referee for lyon prague clash announced
Champions League Champions League referee confirmed for Lyon vs Sparta Prague showdown Poland’s top official Szymon Marciniak will take charge of the crucial second leg of the Champions League third qualifying round between Olympique Lyonnais and Sparta Prague at Groupama Stadium on Tuesday evening. Updated today After falling narrowly to Sparta Prague 2-1 in the […]
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Patrice talon elected president of senate in Benin
In a historic session held on July 30, 2026, the newly established Senate of the Republic of Bénin convened its first official meeting in Porto-Novo, the nation’s capital. The assembly marked a pivotal moment in the country’s political landscape, as former President Patrice Talon was elected as its first presiding officer. The inauguration ceremony drew […]
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