Niger in crisis: Junta’s bold ultimatum to CNPC raises global alarms Facing a deepening financial crisis and economic collapse, Niger’s military leadership under General Abdourahamane Tiani has launched an unprecedented…
Finances publiques et développement : Le Bénin mobilise 249,5 milliards de FCFA et conforte sa signature financière
En marge des Assemblées annuelles du Fonds monétaire international (FMI) et de la Banque mondiale, le Bénin a conclu, les 12 et 13 octobre 2026, trois accords de financement d’un…
Tibesti’s fragile peace: military clashes in Miski expose deeper economic and security fractures
Deadly confrontation in Chad’s northern gold fields raises urgent questions A sudden exchange of gunfire in Chad’s Tibesti region has left two military officers dead and nine security personnel wounded,…
Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral reform stirs heated national debate on future governance
Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral reform stirs heated national debate on future governance The political landscape in Côte d’Ivoire is undergoing a seismic shift as the ruling RHDP party’s latest electoral reform…
Mali’s military admits civilian harm after deadly strikes ignite public debate
After deadly strikes in central Mali, military’s vague statement fuels controversy and scrutiny For the second time in days, Mali’s military has acknowledged civilian casualties in its operations, yet offered…
Niger’s soaring security budget: where is the return on investment for its people?
Public outrage grows as Niger diverts billions into military spending As Niger grapples with mounting regional instability, the government continues to pour unprecedented funds into its defense apparatus, raising urgent…
West Africa’s Energy Turning Point: Senegal’s Gas Breakthrough and Nigeria’s Desperate Gamble Redefine the Continent’s Future
In a seismic shift that could reshape West Africa’s energy landscape for decades, Senegal has vaulted into the global LNG spotlight while Nigeria scrambles to salvage its crumbling oil dominance.…
Mali faces unprecedented refugee crisis with over 322,000 displaced people
Mali’s refugee numbers surge past 322,000 amid escalating instability As of late September 2026, Mali is hosting 322,584 registered refugees and asylum seekers, with an additional 414,524 people internally displaced…
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila leads new politico-military alliance FRN
Joseph Kabila named leader of FRN coalition in Congo power struggle Joseph Kabila, former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been appointed leader of the Front for the…
Mali crisis: Africa Corps linked to ongoing civilian abuses despite Wagner exit
Investigations reveal that Africa Corps, the Russian-backed force replacing Wagner in Mali, continues to be implicated in alleged human rights violations against civilians. Reports indicate persistent abuses, including extrajudicial killings,…
Mali airstrikes kill 8 civilians in Ségou: new questions over military operations
Eight civilians, including women and children, were killed in an airstrike that struck Zanakoro village in Mali’s Ségou region, reigniting concerns over the conduct of military operations and the protection…
Russian tanker DF Peak seized mid-Indian Ocean for fraudulent Benin flag use
On October 12, 2026, French naval forces intercepted a 244-meter Russian-flagged oil tanker, the DF Peak, 450 nautical miles south of Réunion. The operation, confirmed by authorities, targeted a vessel…