Day: May 15, 2026

On May 14, 2026, the École nationale supérieure de police in Porto-Novo served as the venue for the official opening of preparatory courses for several high-level security qualifications. These include the brevet d’études supérieures de sécurité (Bess), the diplôme d’état-major des forces de sécurité (Demes), and the special staff diploma for security forces. This academic session represents a major milestone in augmenting the capabilities of Bénin’s internal security apparatus. Under the patronage of Inspector General Kokou Brice Allowanou, who leads the Police Républicaine, the event gathered military leaders, administrative officials,…

Harvey Elliott faces an uncertain future at Liverpool after Aston Villa made it clear the 23-year-old would not feature in their upcoming clash against his parent club. Even if the fixture hadn’t been on the cards, Unai Emery wouldn’t have selected him. The decision isn’t about preserving Elliott for next week’s Europa League final against Freiburg—it’s about avoiding a costly financial obligation. The England international hasn’t played a single minute since March, as one more appearance would trigger a £35 million (£46 million) buy clause that Villa simply cannot afford…

Côte d’Ivoire: is a sheep crisis imminent before Tabaski? Concerns are mounting across Côte d’Ivoire following Burkina Faso’s recent decision to indefinitely halt its livestock exports. With the upcoming Tabaski celebration, Côte d’Ivoire’s demand for sacrificial sheep is projected at 350,000 head, with a staggering 75% typically sourced from neighboring countries. The crucial question now is whether the nation faces a significant sheep shortage. As the festive period approaches in just ten days, how is the Ivorian government strategizing to avert a potential crisis? Furthermore, should consumers brace for an…

The situation surrounding Succès Masra has now entered its second year, drawing significant attention from Western diplomatic missions monitoring Chad’s transitional government. Arrested a year ago in N’Djamena, the former Prime Minister and leader of Les Transformateurs party is currently serving a twenty-year prison sentence. His sister, Chancelle Masra, residing in France, has publicly voiced her profound concerns, describing his detention conditions as unsuitable given her brother’s declining health. This urgent appeal emerges amidst a tense political atmosphere, marked by the ongoing consolidation of power by Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno.…

Tchad denies UN accusations over civilian casualties in Boko Haram strikes Breaking news. The Chadian government strongly refuted on Thursday allegations from the United Nations regarding civilian deaths during military operations against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. While N’Djamena firmly rejects these claims, it has expressed readiness to launch investigations into the incidents. N’Djamena stands by its armed forces The Chadian government’s spokesperson, Gassim Chérif Mahamat, condemned on Thursday accusations that he claimed could undermine the credibility of the country’s military. He emphasized that the Chadian armed forces…