Agence de Presse Ouest-Africaine
Agence de Presse Ouest-Africaine
Faya François Bourouno, Guinea's Minister for the Modernization of Administration and the Civil Service, has taken on the additional role of Government Spokesperson. His appointment follows a career focused on public sector reform, including overseeing the PREMAP initiative and digital transformation efforts.
Residents of Niorro Jarrol Village in Foni Jarrol District have reported an incident of alleged harassment by a group from Jarrol Village, leading to a police report and a referral to the district chief. The dispute is also tied to an ongoing court case over land, with an injunction in place and a ruling scheduled for September 10, 2026.
A helicopter crash in Kenya kills seven, including Ecuador's intelligence chief. Nigeria's president orders a new five-year defence strategy, a South African activist defends a controversial partnership, a US court clears the end of TPS for Ethiopians, and the Probo Koala disaster still resonates 20 years on.
The Confederate Parliament of the Alliance of Sahel States has opened its first session in Niamey, with 45 deputies from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger focusing on security cooperation, free movement, and media funding. The parliament's role is consultative, with proposals subject to approval by the heads of state.
Wycliffe-Togo held its annual general assembly in Lomé on August 29, 2026, where leaders linked Bible translation into local languages to the preservation of Togo's linguistic and cultural heritage. The Bible is currently available in Ewé, Mina and Ntcham, with work advanced on translations into Lama, Kabyè, Ifè and Moba in partnership with SIL.
The Association of Students and Workers of Nazoanga closed its season with a day of tree planting, a health facility cleanup, and a maracana final. The event, chaired by the local Prefect, highlighted community unity and development, with leaders calling for continued collaboration.
Members of the Local Development Support Initiative gathered at the Faso Mêbo site in Réo on August 30, 2026, to make paving stones and handed over 200 curb molds. Executive secretary Souleymane Bako cited earlier contributions of 10 tonnes of cement and 5,150,000 FCFA, while provincial coordinator Michel Kabré welcomed the group's support.
Benin's Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone is processing more of the country's cotton harvest into fabrics and garments, with operators reporting over €1.3 billion in investment and 16,000 direct textile jobs. The zone's chief executive says the target is 300,000 direct jobs by 2030, while analysts point to power supply and the need for genuine competitiveness as open questions.
Edo Queens and Ampem Darkoa Ladies have both secured semi-final places at the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers with perfect records in Group B. Hosts USFA also lead Group A after a strong opening win, with the final group fixtures set to determine the remaining semi-final spots.
This bill represents a direct legislative assault on Nigeria's civic and media independence, masquerading as transparency while creating a system of executive control over any group receiving foreign funds. The core threat lies in its vague, undefined terms and the creation of a powerful new commission with sweeping powers to register, monitor, and sanction—powers that go far beyond existing financial oversight and would chill legitimate public-interest work. By pointing to the existing regulatory framework (CAC, EFCC, SCUML), the opposition exposes the bill as redundant and politically motivated, designed to increase governmental leverage over independent voices. The threat of litigation signals a critical test of constitutional safeguards, where the outcome will determine whether Nigeria's civic space remains open or is systematically constrained.
