Boko Haram’s new weapon: how AI is reshaping insurgent tactics in Nigeria
Militant factions linked to Boko Haram in Nigeria’s northeastern region have reportedly begun integrating generative artificial intelligence tools into their operational strategies, according to a groundbreaking study published in 2026 by researchers at the Cambridge Programme on AI Science & Policy. The findings, based on 57 interviews conducted with 27 former members between 2025 and […]
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Chad opens airspace to egyptian airlines for trade boost
The Chad government has taken a significant step in strengthening its air transport sector by inking a landmark agreement with Egypt. During the fourth joint cooperation committee held in N’Djamena, officials from both nations formalized a memorandum of understanding that paves the way for three Egyptian airlines to operate flights into the Chadian capital. The […]
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Morocco pledges action on unaccompanied minors stranded in Ceuta
Following the sudden arrival of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Moroccan authorities have confirmed their readiness to assist in the repatriation of unaccompanied minors. Morocco has responded swiftly to the crisis unfolding at Ceuta. Officials in Rabat have stated they are prepared to facilitate the return of unaccompanied minors […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Niger mid-term review highlights administrative reforms and international expertise
Under direct orders from the State Minister, senior officials at the Ministry of Interior conducted a rigorous mid-term assessment of public action. From Moscow to Ouagadougou, Niger’s national expertise is gaining global recognition. Niamey, August 6, 2026 — A high-stakes working session unfolded in the halls of the Ministry of Interior, Public Security, and Territorial […]
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