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Porto-Novo’s historic shift to bicameral governance The Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo has become the stage for a landmark moment in Beninese constitutional history. With the Senate’s official inauguration, the country bids farewell to its single-chamber system, ushering in a new era of legislative dualism that reshapes the nation’s political architecture. The Senate’s creation stems from the November 2025 constitutional overhaul, which fundamentally redefines the legislative landscape and the dynamics of state power regulation. This institutional upgrade transforms how laws are crafted, scrutinized, and approved, elevating Benin’s governance to new standards…

The Cameroonian public treasury successfully mobilized 800.7 billion Central African CFA francs (FCFA) on the domestic market in the first half of 2026, an amount equivalent to approximately 1.4 billion US dollars. This figure, highlighted in the monthly public debt report released by the Autonomous Amortization Fund (CAA) in July 2026, underscores a significant yet nuanced shift in Yaoundé’s domestic financing strategy. Domestic market issuance slows down When compared to the 1,525.9 billion FCFA raised throughout 2025, the half-year total suggests a measurable deceleration in the government’s reliance on domestic…

A year ago, when Lucas Chevalier joined Paris Saint-Germain, he was widely touted as the future guardian of the French national team. Yet, following a profoundly disappointing season, he found himself omitted from the World Cup squad. Now, discussions surrounding his career trajectory are intensifying, with voices from the football analysis program After Foot even suggesting the former Lille shot-stopper should seriously consider a loan spell away from the capital club. While PSG has maintained a relatively low profile in the transfer market so far, the club is actively seeking…

Le pipeline Tchad-Cameroun s’impose comme une source de revenus structurelle pour Yaoundé. Sur la période 2020-2025, le Trésor public camerounais a encaissé 222,2 milliards de FCFA au titre du droit de transit prélevé sur le pétrole brut tchadien acheminé vers le terminal maritime de Kribi. Le chiffre figure dans le Document de programmation économique et budgétaire à moyen terme 2027-2029 compilé par le ministère des Finances. Rapporté aux six exercices couverts, il correspond à une redevance moyenne de 37 milliards de FCFA par an, encaissée en contrepartie du passage du…

In Cameroon, a political storm has erupted following explosive allegations from a military officer. Captain Romuald Effoudou’s accusations against Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, a key government figure, have ignited widespread controversy and raised serious questions about transparency in the country’s leadership. The captain’s claims, made public recently, allege serious misconduct within the highest echelons of power. These allegations have sent shockwaves through Cameroon’s political landscape, drawing intense scrutiny from both local and international observers. Unprecedented accusations shake the nation The allegations levelled by Captain Effoudou are not merely procedural complaints but…

How to secure tickets for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland: Premier League 2026/27 season opener The new Premier League season kicks off with an exciting clash as Ipswich Town hosts Sunderland at Portman Road. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026, with kickoff set for 4:00 PM BST. Ipswich Town, fresh from their immediate promotion back to the top flight, will be eager to establish themselves in the Premier League under new manager Gary O’Neil. The club finished last season strongly in second place, securing direct promotion…

Click to expand Image Airstrikes conducted by the Russian-controlled Africa Corps in central Mali on June 15, 2026, resulted in the deaths of eight civilians, including three children, in an attack that appears to be unlawful. This tragic incident unfolded in the Mopti region, raising serious concerns for West Africa news outlets and human rights advocates. On that fateful morning, an aircraft, identified by two Malian military sources as a Sukhoi Su-24, unleashed at least two munitions on the village of Kyrnia. The initial strike impacted outside the village chief’s…

L’institution est composée de 25 parlementaires qui ne sont pas élus mais désignés par le chef de l’Etat ou membres de droit, comme les anciens présidents. Elle a été créée lors d’une révision constitutionnelle adoptée en novembre 2025, notamment pour «réguler la vie politique». La cérémonie a été présidée par la doyenne d’âge du Sénat, Élisabeth Pognon, 89 ans, première femme présidente de la Cour constitutionnelle. «Vous et moi avons l’honneur redoutable d’être les premiers au sein de cette nouvelle institution», a-t-elle déclaré. Elle a appelé les parlementaires à faire…

The Gabonese government has successfully returned to international financial markets with a $920 million bond issuance, equivalent to over 526 billion CFA francs. According to an official statement, the bond features a three-year repayment moratorium, starting in 2029, with a final maturity date set for 2033. The proceeds from this issuance will primarily fund state investment projects and settle outstanding arrears, as outlined in the 2026 revised budget strategy. This milestone follows extensive negotiations where the Minister of Economy and Finance engaged with leading global institutional investors to secure favorable…

This week marked a pivotal moment for Côte d’Ivoire’s future spatial organization. Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, Minister of Planning and Development, led a landmark national workshop in Abidjan to validate the study for the National Territorial Development Framework (SNAT CI-2045). The high-level gathering brought together top officials, prefects, local authorities, technical partners, private sector leaders, civil society representatives, academics, experts, and media professionals. This validation step paves the way for the adoption of Côte d’Ivoire’s first-ever national territorial planning blueprint. Once finalized, the SNAT CI-2045 will serve as the cornerstone for…

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane DiarraSSouba, led a pivotal national workshop in Abidjan today, marking a decisive step toward validating the Côte d’Ivoire National Territorial Planning Scheme (SNAT CI-2045). The gathering convened key stakeholders including government institutions, prefectural officials, local authorities, technical and financial partners, public administrations, private sector representatives, civil society, academic experts, and media professionals. The workshop sets the stage for adopting the country’s first national reference framework for territorial planning. Once implemented, the SNAT CI-2045 will equip the state with a strategic roadmap to…

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, led a pivotal national workshop in Abidjan this week to validate the study of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Territorial Planning Framework (SNAT CI-2045). The event brought together representatives from government institutions, local authorities, technical and financial partners, public administrations, the private sector, civil society, academia, experts, and media outlets. The gathering marks a critical milestone toward adopting the nation’s first comprehensive territorial planning reference document. Once finalized, the SNAT CI-2045 will provide Côte d’Ivoire with a robust framework to guide public and…