A new chapter in Senegal-France military ties On Friday, 2 October 2026, the French helicopter carrier Mistral docked in Dakar, drawing attention to a relationship that has seen its share…
Author: Kadi Alhassane
Journalist
DR Congo national dialogue: what happens after the consultations end?
Kinshasa, 2 October 2026 — The national dialogue announced by President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo is now moving from announcement to debate, and the question dominating…
The Mecque incident that sparked global concern: separating fact from viral fiction
The night chaos nearly shattered Islam’s most sacred site The heart of Islam, where millions converge in prayer and reflection, barely avoided disaster last week when a single incident in…
Benin’s bold tourism investment: will 600 billion FCFA lift the country from 19th place in Africa?
Ranked 19th among African nations in the 2023 Travel & Tourism Development Index by the World Economic Forum, Benin stands at a crossroads. Despite its rich historical, cultural, and natural…
Guinea-Bissau’s political standoff: junta’s ban on Embaló’s return sparks fierce debate
Bissau — Guinea-Bissau is grappling with a deepening political stalemate after the military junta took a decisive stand against former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s bid to return from exile. The…
Lomé airport sewage disaster sparks global outrage: who is accountable for the infrastructure failure?
From transit hub to sanitary crisis: the airport’s plunge into chaos The morning of what was supposed to be business as usual at Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport erupted into…
Senegal’s special funds reform heads to constitutional showdown: what the latest clash means
Senegal’s special funds reform heads to constitutional showdown: what the latest clash means The organic bill No. 38/2026, which amends the Organic Law on Finance Laws (LOLF), was on the…
Mali’s education crisis: over 2,400 schools closed, what future for 730,000 children?
This October marks the official start of the 2026-2027 school year in Mali, a period traditionally filled with hope and anticipation. Yet beneath the surface, the reality is far more…
Benin’s €500 million bond sparks debate over Africa’s debt future
Cotonou — The recent €500 million bond issuance by Benin has ignited a wave of discussions on the continent about sustainable financing strategies and the long-term implications of sovereign debt…
Burkina Faso’s recent jihadist assaults spark urgent security reassessment
Twin Blows in the Heart of the Crisis The Saturday assault on Burkina Faso’s strategic strongholds—Lalgaye in the Centre-East and Ouahigouya in the North—has intensified the already volatile security landscape…
Burkina Faso under Traoré: four years of military rule spark mixed reactions amid ongoing insecurity
Four years of change: power shifts and battlefield realities in Burkina Faso The 30th of September 2022 marked a turning point for Burkina Faso when Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power…