Investigations reveal that Africa Corps, the Russian-backed force replacing Wagner in Mali, continues to be implicated in alleged human rights violations against civilians. Reports indicate persistent abuses, including extrajudicial killings,…
Month: October 2026
Mali airstrikes kill 8 civilians in Ségou: new questions over military operations
Eight civilians, including women and children, were killed in an airstrike that struck Zanakoro village in Mali’s Ségou region, reigniting concerns over the conduct of military operations and the protection…
Russian tanker DF Peak seized mid-Indian Ocean for fraudulent Benin flag use
On October 12, 2026, French naval forces intercepted a 244-meter Russian-flagged oil tanker, the DF Peak, 450 nautical miles south of Réunion. The operation, confirmed by authorities, targeted a vessel…
Oil blowout crisis escalates at Niger’s Goumeri W-8 well: emergency response underway
Uncontrolled oil eruption at Goumeri W-8 well threatens Niger’s energy sector After two weeks of delays, Niger’s government confirmed on October 12, 2026, that a catastrophic oil and gas blowout…
Ivory Coast spy chief Vassiriki Traoré to visit Bamako for three-day security talks
Vassiriki Traoré, the head of Ivory Coast’s intelligence services, is set to arrive in Bamako on Thursday, 15 October 2026, following an invitation from his Malian counterpart, General Modibo Koné.…
Niger oil scandal: leaked memo exposes 418 billion FCFA debt and a crisis committee in freefall
In Niamey, behind the closed doors of the Prime Minister’s office, the management of the oil crisis has descended into a bare-knuckle financial brawl. Explosive revelations from an October 12,…
Ecobank and CIPS seal yuan payment channel for Africa-China trade
Pan-African banking group Ecobank has moved to deepen its financial ties with China. On 10 October 2026, in Beijing, the lender signed a memorandum of understanding with CIPS, China’s cross-border…
Agadem oil spill: Niger’s government under pressure to protect residents’ health
The oil and gas eruption at Agadem, located in the Diffa region, has been classified by Niger’s Ministry of Petroleum as an incident of exceptional severity. The event raises pressing…
France and Chad reset defense ties in Paris as Sahel strategy shifts
On October 13, 2026, Emmanuel Macron and Mahamat Idriss Déby marked a fresh phase in Franco-Chadian relations by signing a declaration of intent on defense cooperation. After French troops left…
France and Chad reset defense cooperation in Paris as Sahel strategy shifts
On October 13, 2026, Emmanuel Macron and Mahamat Idriss Déby marked a new stage in Franco-Chadian relations by signing a declaration of intent on defense cooperation at the Élysée Palace.…
Ghana tightens oversight of gold mining companies
Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer, is moving to tighten supervision of its mining industry. Authorities in Accra aim to enforce environmental rules more strictly, combat illegal mining, and ensure that…
Joseph Kabila takes over FRN: the former president now leads the rebellion
Le grand invité Afrique RDC: «prendre la tête de la rébellion permet à Joseph Kabila de la rassembler et de clarifier les choses» Publié le : 14/10/2026 – 07:33 Écouter…