Niger’s authorities acknowledge journalist Moussa Kaka is alive and in custody The government of Niger has confirmed that Moussa Kaka, a prominent journalist who vanished more than a month ago,…
Year: 2026
Algeria-Niger fiber link goes live: what Assamaka’s launch really delivers
At Assamaka, on the edge of the Sahara, Algeria and Niger have officially brought their trans-Saharan fiber optic link into service. Beyond the kilometers of cable and the promises of…
Niger and Algeria launch 100 Gbit/s trans-Saharan fibre optic link at Assamaka
By Sidi Mohamed — Journalist
Elhadj Malick Ndiaye: why I gave up Senegal’s national assembly presidency for Ousmane Sonko
By Sidi Mohamed — Journalist
World Bank forecast: Benin’s GDP to grow 7.7% in 2027
Benin is holding a steady economic course. World Bank projections place the country among West Africa’s most dynamic performers, with sustained expansion expected through 2027. Growth path through 2027 After…
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.…