By Kadi Alhassane — Journalist
Month: October 2026
Kémi Séba’s diplomatic claim rejected as South Africa sets November 20 extradition hearing
South Africa’s courts have rejected Kémi Séba’s diplomatic defense, keeping the pan-African activist in detention as Benin’s extradition request moves forward. The October 6, 2026 hearing produced no recognition of…
FLA confirms Kidal withdrawal, raising questions about next move in northern Mali
The Front for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA) has announced it has pulled its forces out of Kidal, in northern Mali, describing the decision as a “strategic and controlled retreat.”…
Russia’s court ruling on Baltic wartime figures: what Moscow is really after
On October 5, 2026, a Russian district court formally recognised thirteen individuals and five organisations from the Baltic states as accomplices of Nazi Germany. The decision turns a Second World…
Guinea-Bissau arms crackdown: military junta blocks Embaló’s return as December election nears
Military crackdown targets hidden weapons in Bissau Guinea-Bissau’s military leadership is carrying out a sweeping disarmament campaign across the capital, searching containers and residences for weapons and ammunition. The operation…
M51.3 missile test: France’s nuclear deterrent sends a clear signal to a tense europe
The first acceptance test of the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile from the nuclear submarine Le Vigilant comes amid a sharp deterioration in Europe’s security environment. As airspace violations, drone incursions…
Gabon’s poultry import ban sets up a direct clash with Washington at the WTO
With the Gabonese ban on imports of broiler chicken due to take effect on 1 January 2027, Libreville and Washington are now facing off in the arena of international trade.…
In Burkina Faso, the digital state is built while the nation burns
A technological showcase far removed from daily life As Ouagadougou lights up for the national days of patriotic engagement and citizen participation, the transitional government rolls out its full communications…
Cotonou’s port traffic climbs to 14.7 million tonnes as regional transit expands
A clear rise in cargo volumes The port of Cotonou has moved from 9.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2024 to 14.7 million tonnes in 2025, a sharp increase that…
Spain calls snap elections after parliament rejects housing plan
Spain has been thrust into fresh political uncertainty over housing. After parliament rejected a package of measures aimed at improving access to housing, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez decided to call…
Dakar housing crisis: why the market remains stuck
Published today at 08:27 Reading time: 5 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Salimata Koné Journalist at Jeune Afrique, specialist in air tourism and consumer goods Diamniadio By…