By Kadi Alhassane — Journaliste / Rédacteur
Category: International
Russia’s court ruling on Baltic wartime figures: what Moscow is really after
On October 5, 2026, a Russian district court formally recognised thirteen individuals and five organisations from the Baltic states as accomplices of Nazi Germany. The decision turns a Second World…
M51.3 missile test: France’s nuclear deterrent sends a clear signal to a tense europe
The first acceptance test of the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile from the nuclear submarine Le Vigilant comes amid a sharp deterioration in Europe’s security environment. As airspace violations, drone incursions…
Former DRC intelligence chief Kalev Mutond’s passing sparks national debate
The passing of Kalev Mutond, former director of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s General Intelligence Directorate, has sent shockwaves through the nation’s political and security circles. As the architect of…
Diplomatic crisis averted: Congo leaders unite over Makotipoko incident fallout
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…
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…
Cameroon’s 15,607 billion FCFA debt: the fallout, the debate, and what happens next
Cameroon’s public debt has climbed past 15,600 billion FCFA, and the reaction has been swift — from the International Monetary Fund’s warning chair to households wondering what it all means.…
Mistral in Dakar: what a renewed military partnership means for Senegal and France
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…
Sonelgaz’s Senegal deal sparks debate over Algeria’s energy footprint in West Africa
Algeria’s state energy giant is pushing deeper into West Africa, and its latest move in Senegal is already generating debate about what this means for the region’s energy future. After…