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Benin: Patrice Talon Elected President of the Senate for a Five-Year Term
President Alassane Ouattara has granted clemency to 4,661 common-law prisoners. Of these, 2,064 have received full pardons, while 2,597 have…
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Benin : Patrice Talon elected President of the Senate for a five-year term
Former Beninese President Patrice Talon was elected President of the Senate on August 6 for a five-year term. The sole…
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Mali: 300 fighters from the Azawad Salvation Movement enlisted in the army
In Mali, 300 fighters from the Azawad Salvation Movement (MSA) have officially joined the Malian Armed Forces after completing their…
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Nigeria: Government announces up to 80% pay raise for military personnel
The Nigerian government will increase military salaries by between 30% and 80%, depending on rank, starting in September. The pay…
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Benin – Diplomacy: Canada opens its first embassy in Cotonou
Canada inaugurated its first embassy in Benin on August 5, marking a new milestone in diplomatic relations between the two…
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Africa : Benin and Nigeria strengthen their security partnership against
Benin and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation to combat terrorism and cross-border insecurity. Meeting in Cotonou,…
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Central African Republic: 720 cholera cases recorded, including 46 deaths
The Central African Republic has recorded 720 cholera cases, including 46 deaths, since the outbreak was declared on June 26.…
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Mali : Army announces continuation of operations against armed groups
The Malian army says it is continuing surveillance and neutralization operations against armed groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic…
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Mauritania: Taleb Ould Sid’Ahmed appointed presidential adviser
The Mauritanian president has appointed Taleb Ould Sid’Ahmed as adviser to the Presidency of the Republic. A former Minister of…
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Sierra Leone – Diplomacy : General cooperation framework agreement signed with Gabon
Gabon and Sierra Leone signed a general cooperation memorandum of understanding during President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s state visit to…
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