Behind the headlines: the unanswered questions of Algeria–Niger military cooperation The much-touted military cooperation agreement between Algeria and Niger, signed in October 2026, has sparked more debate than clarity. While…
Author: Sidi Mohamed
Journalist
Cotonou 2026 summit triggers fresh dialogue on Benin-EU future
The high-level ministerial negotiations held in Cotonou on October 21, 2026, have ignited vigorous discussions across Benin about the trajectory of its partnership with the European Union. As both governments…
2026 youth protests expose cracks in education systems across continents
2026’S global youth rebellion: when education systems fail their futures The year 2026 has become a tipping point where frustration among students and young professionals has erupted into widespread protests,…
Congo’s sovereign bonds in Dubai trigger global investor debate on Africa debt strategy
The Republic of Congo’s bold move to list $1.55 billion in sovereign bonds on Nasdaq Dubai has ignited fresh scrutiny over Africa’s debt tactics and sparked a worldwide investor reckoning.…
Escalating Sahel risks: the debate over US travel bans and what lies ahead
The United States has doubled down on its starkest travel warning yet, placing three Sahel nations under its highest advisory level. The move has ignited a heated discussion across governments,…
After deadly ambush on Niger’s key Agadez-Arlit highway, public outcry demands answers
Agadez, October 21, 2026 — At least 11 people, including 10 passengers and one security forces member, were killed in what witnesses describe as a coordinated ambush on passenger buses…
Burkina Faso’s jihadist escalation sparks nationwide debate on counter-terrorism gaps
The recent claims by a leading Sahel insurgent faction of inflicting heavy losses on Burkina Faso’s security forces have ignited a national conversation about the effectiveness of the government’s counter-terrorism…
Italy’s security crackdown sparks nationwide debate on rights and enforcement
Following a weekend of riots, looting, and clashes with law enforcement in Milan and northern Italian cities, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration has fast-tracked sweeping security measures. The 20 October…
Fallout of the Air Côte d’Ivoire–Air France codeshare: travelers and airlines brace for change
With the October 25, 2026 start of the reciprocal codeshare agreement between Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France on the Paris–Abidjan route, the aviation sector is bracing for a wave…
Niger detains journalist Moussa Kaka: mounting pressure over undisclosed charges and detention conditions
Niger’s media landscape is gripped by unease as weeks turn into months with journalist Moussa Kaka held in state custody without formal charges. The silence from authorities has escalated into…
Burkina Faso’s death penalty revival: fear as policy or path to security?
After the vote: what does Burkina Faso’s new era of capital punishment mean for its future? The decision by Burkina Faso’s legislative assembly to reinstate the death penalty has ignited…
Burkina Faso’s decisive shift: death penalty reinstated after eight-year hiatus
Revolution in justice: Burkina Faso breaks eight-year abolition with death penalty reinstatement The Burkina Faso legislative body has made a historic decision, reinstating the death penalty eight years after its…