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…
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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.…
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.…
Rwanda lands ten-year Formula 1 contract for Bugesera Grand Prix
Rwanda has secured a ten-year agreement to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, with the first race expected in the early 2030s. The deal, announced on Tuesday, October 13, 2026,…
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…
Benin’s FIC 2026 forum: sustainable cities as daily life upgrades
Decent housing, easier travel, smarter waste management, flood prevention and job creation: Benin’s shift toward sustainable cities is opening new paths to better living conditions. At the fourth edition of…
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…
Agadem well blowout: Niger faces an environmental emergency
The Goumeri W-8 well in Niger’s Agadem oil basin erupted on 25 September 2026, sending crude oil and gas shooting several metres into the air. Two workers were injured. No…
Togo’s maritime plan: security, port value and ocean science
Le Togo entend renforcer les retombées économiques de sa position maritime en misant sur la sécurité des échanges, la transformation productive et le développement des compétences scientifiques. Face aux médias…