The African Tribune

A significant stride in modernizing Togo’s judicial apparatus has been made. During the Council of Ministers meeting held this Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Lomé, the executive branch formally adopted two draft decrees. These decrees confirm the appointment of 28 new magistrates, all graduates of the Centre for the Training of Justice Professions (CFPJ).This strategic reinforcement of Togo’s judicial personnel encompasses two distinguished cohorts of auditors who have successfully completed their rigorous training programs:23 justice auditors have been integrated into the civil magistracy.05 agents from the defense and security forces have been appointed to the military magistracy.These crucial appointments received the official endorsement of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), aligni...

The recent publication of presidential decrees in Cameroon has ignited fresh speculation regarding the prolonged public absence of President Paul Biya. These significant mandates, which include the appointment of five new brigade generals, have prompted widespread discussion across the nation.President Biya has not been seen publicly since his departure from Cameroon on June 7th, leading to growing concerns and a flurry of activity on social media platforms. Many citizens and online commentators are openly questioning the legitimacy and authenticity of the signatures on these new decrees, highlighting the lack of presidential visibility.Despite the public's apprehension, authorities in Cameroon have consistently affirmed that President Biya remains firmly at the helm of the nation's affair...

The World Health Organization (WHO) had previously warned on Saturday about this particular outbreak, noting its “exceptional intensification,” and urged a significant escalation of the health response. Congolese authorities have reported a total of 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths since the epidemic began. For context, the country's deadliest previous outbreak, between 2018 and 2020, claimed nearly 2,300 lives from 3,500 recorded cases.The Director-General of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, arrived in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Tuesday. He was scheduled to hold discussions on Wednesday with Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi, as confirmed by a WHO representative in Kinshasa.This visit follows his trip in late May to Ituri (northeast), ...

The Republic of Benin has taken a decisive step forward in addressing coastal and maritime challenges through a groundbreaking international training initiative. The Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa (OPERA) project, a seven-week online program focused on ocean forecasting fundamentals, has successfully engaged nearly 1,200 participants from 111 countries, with Benin emerging as the most represented nation—a clear testament to its growing influence in global maritime research. Benin’s academic leadership in a world-scale program Spearheaded at the national level by the UNESCO Chair / CIPMA at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), the OPERA program is delivered as a massive open online course (MOOC). This initiative not only highlights Benin’s academic excellence but also ...