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Mali urgent health projects accelerating in Bamako Significant strides are being made in Mali’s healthcare sector as the government’s urgent presidential projects take shape in Bamako. Two major hospital constructions—one in Commune III and another in Commune VI—are progressing at an impressive pace, marking a pivotal step toward reinforcing the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. Government officials […]

Bénin vision 2060: strengthening scientific and vocational education pathways From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Council of Education (CNE) will host its third consultative assembly in Cotonou, focusing on accelerating scientific and technological training pathways. This high-level forum brings together government officials, university leaders, public and private institutions, technical and financial partners, and […]

The courtroom in Yaoundé became the stage for heated exchanges as hearings in the Martinez Zogo case took an unexpected turn. Tensions flared when Colonel Otoulou took the stand, transforming the proceedings into a verbal confrontation that underscored deeper divisions. Heated confrontations mark critical phase of proceedings The latest round of hearings in the high-profile […]

In Togo, the erosion of informational liberty is no longer confined to the reports of NGOs or regulatory statements. It has now become a lived reality on street corners and sidewalks, where the simple act of distributing a newspaper has transformed into a high-risk endeavor. By extending pressure to include street vendors, Faure Gnassingbé’s administration […]

This Thursday, August 6, 2026, marks a pivotal institutional moment for Bénin. Following the election of the inaugural executive bureau for the nation’s new upper parliamentary chamber, former President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, was selected to preside over the Senate. Surrounded by a bureau comprising seasoned figures from national politics, the former head of […]

A significant prisoner transfer in DRC to AFC/M23 finally takes place The recent transfer of fifteen individuals to the AFC/M23 group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is not an isolated incident but a pivotal development in an ongoing, complex process. This operation follows a confidential protocol signed four months prior between the AFC/M23 […]

The cyberattack on Gabon’s Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG) stands as one of the most severe digital incidents to strike a public utility in Central Africa in recent years. In the early hours of June 14-15, 2026, nearly 95% of the company’s information systems collapsed, prompting the management to label the incident an […]

Chad Chad’s media training alliance aims to elevate journalism standards A new partnership between Chad’s leading journalism school and media association seeks to modernize local journalism through hands-on training, internships, and continuous professional development. August 6, 2026 — 2 min read Share N’Djamena partnership unites academic rigor with media industry needs N’Djamena — On August […]

Senegal’s National Assembly to convene extraordinary session The National Assembly of Senegal has published an official decree convening its members for an extraordinary session on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM. This session, authorized by Assembly President Ousmane Sonko, will focus on critical legislative priorities and oversight measures. The decree, numbered 192, outlines a […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]