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…
Year: 2026
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…
Senegal confirms all Dakar 2026 youth olympics venues ready as final countdown begins
13 oct. 2026 Télécharger la grille tarifaireThème Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode JOJ DAKAR 2026 : LE SÉNÉGAL ENTRE DANS LA DERNIÈRE LIGNE DROITE a-la-une 13 oct.…
Joseph Kabila’s FRN launch triggers mixed reactions in DR Congo
PolitiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo En RDC, la nouvelle initiative de Joseph Kabila divise les Congolais La rédaction francophone de la DW 13/10/202613 octobre 2026 Au lendemain de la création du…
Spain AVE fire near Ricla: 283 evacuated, Madrid-Barcelona rail traffic halted
A fire broke out on board a Renfe AVE high-speed train traveling from Madrid to Figueres via Barcelona on Monday, October 12, forcing the evacuation of 283 passengers. The incident…