The makotipoko turning point: leaders promise new era for Congo relations The clash at Makotipoko could have escalated into a full-blown crisis, but what came next demonstrated just how valuable…
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Niger’s failing water authority sparks nationwide reckoning over public health risks
The latest audit of Niger’s state-run water utility has unleashed a storm of criticism and urgent calls for accountability after damning findings exposed widespread operational failures, financial mismanagement, and severe…
Cotonou port: a new scale for Benin’s economy
For years, the Port of Cotonou was seen as a gateway whose fortunes rose and fell with trade from its landlocked neighbors. That picture is changing. Traffic is climbing, transshipment…
Fallout and next steps: how Benin-Germany security deal reshapes regional stability debates
Cotonou and Berlin are on the verge of sealing a landmark security pact that has ignited intense regional discussions. As non-state armed groups from the Sahel exert pressure on northern…
Traoré-Le Pen alliance: how sovereignty rhetoric is igniting fire across the Sahel
The unexpected convergence between Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Ibrahim Traoré and France’s far-right figure Marine Le Pen has sent shockwaves through regional and international circles. As Traoré doubles down on…
Cameroon’s top judge Clément Atangana dies at 85: what next for constitutional oversight?
Influential Cameroonian jurist Clément Atangana, who for eight years led the nation’s constitutional council and shaped electoral disputes, passed away on October 4, 2026, in Paris. His death has triggered…
Gabon’s human capital push sparks debate over economic self-reliance
Public reaction divides: is Gabon betting on the right economic horse? Libreville, October 2026 — Gabon’s latest initiative to prioritize human capital over physical infrastructure is drawing mixed reactions from…
How Félix Tshisekedi outsourced DRC’s fight against M23 rebels
As the M23 rebel group advanced toward Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, in early 2025, the Congolese government in Kinshasa scrambled to mount a last-ditch defense. The strategy…
Ivory coast steps up crackdown on illegal gold mining operations
Ivory Coast ramps up fight against illegal gold panning Ivory Coast has deployed additional resources to combat illegal gold mining, including 300 motorcycles, 30 pickup trucks, 12 zodiac boats and…
Gabon’s 2026 public finance review: key insights for economic growth
The Gabon Public Finance Review 2026 outlines strategic fiscal policies designed to bolster public finance sustainability, stimulate employment growth, and enhance the quality of life for Gabonese citizens. Key findings…
Ivory coast urban project sparks conflict between Abidjan and plateau authorities
Ivory Coast urban project triggers fresh dispute between Abidjan district and Plateau council RFI Reporting from Abidjan, Fanny Naoro-Kabré The Plateau municipal council has condemned what it calls an unilateral…
Mali independence day 2026: opposition leader Fakaba Sissoko demands accountability from power holders
Mali Independence Day 2026: Opposition Leader Fakaba Sissoko Demands Accountability from Power Holders As Mali celebrates its independence day on September 22, transitional President General Assimi Goïta delivered a speech…