Deadly confrontation in Chad’s northern gold fields raises urgent questions A sudden exchange of gunfire in Chad’s Tibesti region has left two military officers dead and nine security personnel wounded,…
Year: 2026
Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral reform stirs heated national debate on future governance
Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral reform stirs heated national debate on future governance The political landscape in Côte d’Ivoire is undergoing a seismic shift as the ruling RHDP party’s latest electoral reform…
Mali’s military admits civilian harm after deadly strikes ignite public debate
After deadly strikes in central Mali, military’s vague statement fuels controversy and scrutiny For the second time in days, Mali’s military has acknowledged civilian casualties in its operations, yet offered…
Niger’s soaring security budget: where is the return on investment for its people?
Public outrage grows as Niger diverts billions into military spending As Niger grapples with mounting regional instability, the government continues to pour unprecedented funds into its defense apparatus, raising urgent…
West Africa’s Energy Turning Point: Senegal’s Gas Breakthrough and Nigeria’s Desperate Gamble Redefine the Continent’s Future
In a seismic shift that could reshape West Africa’s energy landscape for decades, Senegal has vaulted into the global LNG spotlight while Nigeria scrambles to salvage its crumbling oil dominance.…
Mali faces unprecedented refugee crisis with over 322,000 displaced people
Mali’s refugee numbers surge past 322,000 amid escalating instability As of late September 2026, Mali is hosting 322,584 registered refugees and asylum seekers, with an additional 414,524 people internally displaced…
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila leads new politico-military alliance FRN
Joseph Kabila named leader of FRN coalition in Congo power struggle Joseph Kabila, former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been appointed leader of the Front for the…
Mali crisis: Africa Corps linked to ongoing civilian abuses despite Wagner exit
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,…
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.…