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The Goethe-Institut's new building in Dakar, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré, showcases sustainable architecture using local clay bricks and natural ventilation. The building, set to open in April 2026, serves as a cultural hub and a statement on eco-friendly construction in Africa.
Cameroon's President Paul Biya has signed a bill reinstating the vice presidency, a position abolished in the 1970s. The move, passed by parliament and signed into law amid opposition boycott, grants the president authority to appoint a deputy who would assume the presidency should the office become vacant. Speculation about the appointment has been rife, with some reports suggesting the president's son has been named to the role, though this remains unconfirmed.
Benin's finance minister and government-backed candidate Romuald Wadagni is poised to win the presidential election, with provisional results showing a landslide victory. The incoming president faces significant challenges including poverty, security threats in the north, and concerns about democratic backsliding. Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe has conceded defeat.
France's parliament has approved a law simplifying the return of artworks and artefacts looted during the colonial era. The legislation, backed across the political spectrum, allows returns to be authorised by decree, bypassing a previously slow, case-by-case parliamentary process. The law addresses restitution demands from countries including Algeria, Mali and Benin.
Benin holds a presidential election on Sunday with only two candidates on the ballot, as the main opposition party is absent and civil liberties face severe restrictions. The ruling coalition's candidate, Romuald Wadagni, is favored to win, but critics point to a shrinking civic space under outgoing President Patrice Talon.
Benin's presidential election has closed, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to succeed outgoing President Patrice Talon. The vote was marked by voter apathy, security concerns in the north, and a wealth gap despite economic growth. Nearly eight million voters were eligible, with provisional results expected Tuesday.
Benin heads to the polls on April 12 to elect a successor to President Patrice Talon, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni the clear favorite. The vote comes after a decade of economic growth but amid concerns about political restrictions and a failed coup, with only one opposition candidate on the ballot.
Suspected jihadists attacked a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, killing a brigadier general and up to 18 troops. President Bola Tinubu confirmed the death and called the attack a sign of insurgent desperation. Islamic State West Africa Province claimed responsibility, though the military has not released an official casualty count.
Burkina Faso's government has rejected a Human Rights Watch report that says more than 1,800 civilians were killed between January 2023 and August 2025, with most deaths attributed to the military and allied militias. The government called the findings 'false' and 'unfounded,' while HRW urges investigations into senior officials.
Nigeria's Operation Safe Corridor, a key component of the country's non-kinetic counterterrorism strategy, has graduated hundreds of former fighters and victims of violent extremism, underscoring a broader approach that combines military pressure with rehabilitation. The programme has drawn both support and criticism, with officials emphasising its role in reducing recruitment and providing a second chance, while acknowledging challenges in reintegration.
Human Rights Watch has documented at least 1,837 civilian deaths in Burkina Faso between January 2023 and August 2025, attributing them to government forces, allied militias, and the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM. The report alleges war crimes and crimes against humanity, including the ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians by the military, and calls for international investigations.
An investigation by France 24 and partner outlets reveals a Russian-linked network, the Company, placed hundreds of paid articles in West African media, including anti-Ukrainian propaganda in Ivory Coast. Leaked documents show nearly 650 articles placed between June and October 2024, with costs ranging from $250 to $700 per piece. Despite the scale, experts note limited impact on local opinion.
Burkina Faso's military leader Ibrahim Traoré said in a state-broadcast interview that democracy is "not for us" and people must "forget" it. The junta has dissolved the electoral commission, banned political parties, and extended its rule for five more years, drawing UN criticism as it fights a decade-long jihadist insurgency.
A Human Rights Watch report has found that government forces in Burkina Faso are responsible for more than twice as many civilian deaths as militant jihadist groups over a two-year period. The report also alleges that the Fulani ethnic group has been specifically targeted, describing the actions as war crimes and crimes against humanity.
A man posing as a parent killed four children aged between two and three in a stabbing attack at a nursery school in Kampala, Uganda. The suspect was arrested after angry residents attempted to lynch him. The motive remains under investigation.
Madagascar faces a turbulent transition as 13 suspects, including a general, face charges over an alleged plot to assassinate interim leader Michael Randrianirina. Meanwhile, an apparent drone incident at the presidential residence and divisions between regional bodies over the legitimacy of the takeover complicate the country's path back to democratic rule.