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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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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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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Patrice Talon named president of Bénin’s senate in political shift
Bénin’s political landscape has witnessed a dramatic reshuffle as Patrice Talon, former president, reclaims a central role by assuming the Senate presidency. His election, confirmed during the inaugural session of the newly restructured upper house, marks a significant moment in the country’s evolving governance framework. From presidency to senate leadership Following his decade-long tenure at […]
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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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