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Lawmaker close to ruling regime in Benin under investigation

Benin’s Central Office of Protection of Minors has launched an investigation against Nougbognon Hyppolite Hazounme, a lawmaker of Union Progressite Le Renouveau; a party ally of President Patrice Talon, reports say. The office did not reveal the rationale behind the probe but Hazounme has been accused by his secretary of alleged rape. The lawmaker reportedly […]

Africa climate summit concludes with ‘Nairobi declaration’ seeking global tax on fossil fuels

A landmark African Climate Summit (ACS) ended on Wednesday (6 September) after the political and business leaders adopted the Nairobi Declaration that seeks to address climate challenges in the continent and that represents a united front for Africa before negotiations for more funding at COP28. The ACS was dominated by discussions of how to mobilize […]

Chadian army clashes with Boko Haram on Lake Chad

The Chadian army clashed with elements of Boko Haram on Monday in Bouma, a locality on Lake Chad. According to corroborated sources, the clashes lasted several hours before the army managed to repel the attackers. The assailants arrived at the early hours of Monday, in motor boats and attacked by surprise Chadian forces, who retaliated. […]