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In Benin, this Tuesday, July 7, was the first day of the Economic Crimes Tribunal (CRIET) court for the mayor of Abomey-Calavi, the second most important municipality in the south after Cotonou. Georges Bada, an influential member of the Patrice Talon majority, is on trial for a land planning case. He is charged with "abuse of office, fraud and criminal association". With him 28 co-defenders including…

A platform made up of civil society organizations, the main opposition parties, trade unions and youth organizations was unveiled on Friday 12 March during a press conference held in Ndjamena. On paper, his goal is to push Idriss Déby, a candidate for his own legacy, not to run for a 6th term on April 11th. This collective launches from this Saturday a movement, "Wakit Tam" in Arabic, "The moment has…

A serious museum and archaeological challenge has simply been launched in Nigeria, within the metropolis of Benin Metropolis, to assist the return to African soil of artistic endeavors looted by English throughout their invasion of town in 1897. The primary photographs of the longer term Edo Museum of West African Artwork - Emowaa - was introduced just a few days in the past within the metropolis.…

Thousands of supporters of President Felix Tshisekedi marched yesterday under calls from the Presidential Party, UDPS ... They were joined by AFDC members of former Minister Modeste Bahati Lukwebo from the leaders of the FCC by Joseph Kabila, progressives by Senate Vice President Samy Badibanga and activists for opponent Franck Diongo. Together they went from the Limete exchange, the UDPS fortress, to…

In Abidjan, a large gathering of the entire front of the opposition is held. This major event worries as sporadic unrest has rocked the country since August between supporters of the outgoing president and opposition activists. Authorities and parties nevertheless ensure that all safety conditions are met. as reported from…