Day: August 5, 2026

Togo has taken a significant stride toward judicial modernization. A cabinet meeting held in Lomé on August 4, 2026, approved two decree drafts formalizing the appointment of 28 new magistrates trained at the Center for Judicial Professions Training (CFPJ). The expansion targets two critical segments of the judiciary: civil and military justice systems. Among the newly appointed officials: 23 civil magistrates who will serve in the civil judiciary system 5 military magistrates who will strengthen the military justice system These appointments follow a favorable recommendation from the Superior Council of…

Facing a sharp decline in its oil revenues, Gabon is charting a bold new course toward mining dominance. The government has unveiled a series of ambitious initiatives in recent months, backed by investments exceeding several hundred million dollars. Exploration and research activities are underway across multiple provinces, with projections indicating the country could emerge as a global leader in mineral production by 2030. Industry transformation under new leadership Seven months into his tenure as Gabon’s Minister of Mines, Sosthène Nguema Nguema speaks of palpable progress. The country’s mining sector is…

Mawunyo Hermann Boko Senegal correspondent Bassirou Diomaye Faye The aftermath of Senegal’s Grand Magal pilgrimage in Touba has left civil servants grappling with disappointment rather than celebration. As the holy city hosted thousands of faithful, government employees faced renewed frustrations over unmet promises and delayed salary adjustments. Civil servants voice dissatisfaction amid festive backdrop While the nation celebrated the spiritual gathering at Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba’s sanctuary, public sector workers expressed growing discontent. Many had pinned their hopes on recent announcements regarding salary revisions, only to find their expectations unfulfilled as…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm over the rapid escalation of the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), describing its spread as «exceptionally alarming». Since the epidemic began, health authorities have recorded 3,874 confirmed cases, including 1,751 fatalities. This marks one of the deadliest outbreaks in recent history, with nearly 2,300 deaths and 3,500 infections reported between 2018 and 2020. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, on Tuesday, where he was scheduled to meet with…

Benin’s universities drive international ocean prediction program As climate challenges reshape West Africa’s coastal ecosystems, Benin has emerged as a key player in oceanographic innovation. Through the OPERA project—Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa—a groundbreaking online training program has just concluded, drawing nearly 1,200 participants from 111 countries. At its core, this seven-week initiative spotlights Benin’s academic institutions, particularly the UNESCO Chair at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), as frontrunners in maritime research and capacity building. Among the global cohort, Benin ranked first in participation, with its educators, students,…