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Niger latest news: former president Patrice Talon elected to lead Benin’s new senate
Following a constitutional amendment passed in November 2025, Benin has established a new Senate, designed to regulate the nation’s political landscape and foster stability. The upper house comprises 25 members
Read MoreParliamentary inquiry sparks political tension over higher education funds
Over the past two years, the Ministry of Higher Education has seen three leadership changes, with Abdourahmane Diouf, Daouda Ngom, and Boubacar Camara each helming the portfolio in succession. The
Read MoreN’Djamena partnership to boost media training in Chad
N’Djamena partnership to elevate Chad’s media landscape N’Djamena, August 6, 2026 – A groundbreaking collaboration between the Higher Institute of Journalism and Communication in Chad (ISJCT) and the Association of
Read MoreSenegal assembly to convene extraordinary session with new laws
Senegal’s National Assembly to convene for extraordinary session The National Assembly of Senegal is set to consider critical legislation during an extraordinary session, including reforms to labor, social security, and
Read MorePatrice Talon takes senate presidency in Benin: a new chapter in political influence
On August 6, 2026, Benin’s political landscape witnessed a historic milestone. At the Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo, legislators of the newly established upper chamber elected former President Patrice Talon as
Read MorePatrice talon assumes senate leadership in Benin
Less than two months after the official handover of presidential duties following his second term, Patrice Talon has been elected President of Benin’s newly established Senate. The announcement came on
Read MoreEgyptian star Haitham Hassan seals dream move to Celtic for champions league ambition
Egyptian star Haitham Hassan seals dream move to Celtic for champions league ambition Mercato H. Hassan Real Oviedo Celtic Premiership Égypte Écosse The Egyptian sensation joins Celtic. Scottish football powerhouse
Read MoreBénin senate election: Patrice Talon sworn in as new president
Patrice Talon elected president of Benin’s Senate in historic first In a landmark moment for Benin’s political landscape, former President Patrice Talon has been elected as the first-ever president of
Read MoreMali overhauls defense and security framework with new national strategy
Twenty-two years after the initial national defense law, Mali has adopted a sweeping update to its security architecture. The new framework, approved by the National Transitional Council, expands its scope
Read MoreUn warns of rising isis threat in Sahel and lake Chad basin
United Nations flags growing ISIS presence in Africa’s critical regions The United Nations has raised the alarm over a persistently high terror threat in the Sahel and around the Lake
Read MoreGabon’s mining sector seeks to drive economic growth amid oil decline
Gabon’s mining sector seeks to drive economic growth amid oil decline Libreville — Facing a steady decline in its oil production, Gabon is now pinning its economic recovery hopes on
Read MoreCholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives, over 230 cases reported
Cholera outbreak in Chad claims 13 lives, over 230 cases reported Chad is grappling with a rapidly spreading cholera epidemic that has already claimed 13 lives and infected 239 people.
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