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.…
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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…
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…
Mali’s migrant reintegration fund: 121 million CFA francs for 90 projects, but transparency questions linger
A closer look at the latest migrant reintegration financing On Monday, October 12, Mali’s Minister of Malians Abroad and African Integration, Mossa Ag Attaher, presided over a ceremony to award…
Senegal’s prime minister tells national assembly: public officials owe the people an explanation
Assemblée nationale : Ousmane Sonko fait de la reddition des comptes une exigence envers le peuple « Et cette dette-là, aucun gouvernement ne peut la renégocier », a déclaré le…
Joseph Kabila now fronts the FRN: eastern Congo’s rebellion gets a new political chief
The political and military map of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo shifted again on Monday, October 12, when former president Joseph Kabila took charge of the Front for the Refoundation…
Niger’s military uniform factory: 1,000 units per day, but where is the economic rationale?
The laying of the foundation stone for a military uniform production facility, announced with a capacity of 1,000 uniforms per day and financed entirely from the resources of the Solidarity…
Gabon moves closer to API-PNR launch at Libreville airport after ministerial inspection
Le ministre d’État, ministre des Transports, de la Marine marchande et de la Logistique, Ulrich Manfombi Manfombi, a visité lundi les installations de Sécuriport à l’aéroport international Léon-Mba de Libreville.…
ECOWAS court swears in five judges, including one from Benin
Five magistrates took the oath of office on 6 October 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, to join the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Among…
Robert Montoya faces fresh Bouaké complaint while eyeing northern Togo security deals
A new legal complaint in Paris has revived scrutiny of Robert Montoya, the French arms dealer whose name keeps surfacing in West African defense circles. At the same time, he…
Sahel alliance faces scrutiny as displacement figures nearly double since 2020
A stark rise in forced displacement across the Sahel New data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reveals that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are now home to…