With the promise of advanced technological training, Burkina Faso’s military leadership is facing mounting questions about the real motivations behind its latest initiative to send young Burkinabè to Russia. As…
Koudougou stadium backlash: public scrutiny questions funding gaps in 15,000-seat project
The storm of reactions after Koudougou stadium funding gaps exposed The announcement of a 15,000-seat stadium in Koudougou, framed as a cornerstone of Burkina Faso’s sports infrastructure renewal, has triggered…
Cotonou hosts pivotal debate as Africa weighs energy’s role in economic transformation
After the summit: how Africa is rethinking energy to drive growth The 12th African think tanks summit, taking place in Cotonou this week (28-30 October 2026), has become the latest…
Russia’s African strategy under scrutiny: why economic substance falls short of geopolitical ambitions
The fallout from Russia’s expanding influence across Africa is sparking fierce debate, raising critical questions about the long-term viability of Moscow’s approach. While the Kremlin touts a resurgence of strategic…
Burkina Faso’s education promise under scrutiny: promises vs reality after latest unveilings
The fallout of Burkina Faso’s university pledges: public debate intensifies over unmet expectations Burkina Faso’s recent educational announcements, heralded as transformative by state media, have sparked sharp reactions from students,…
After Senegal’s budget clash: how Benin’s Senate aims to shield politics from gridlock
As Senegal’s latest budget battle exposed the fragility of legislature-executive relations, Benin’s Senate is positioning itself as a stabilising force in West Africa’s political landscape. At the opening of its…
Ukraine tragedy: civilian train station hit by Russian drone strike sparks global outrage
Ukraine tragedy: civilian train station hit by Russian drone strike sparks global outrage In a brazen daylight attack that has sent shockwaves through Ukraine and beyond, a Russian jet drone…
Morocco’s U-turn on Cuba sanctions at UN sparks continental backlash
The United Nations General Assembly has once again placed the spotlight on the decades-long sanctions against Cuba, this time delivering a sharp rebuke to nations still upholding Washington’s economic blockade.…
Algeria’s bold military move in Niger: a game-changer in Sahel’s power struggle
Sahel’s shifting sands: Algeria challenges Russian influence with troop deployment in Niger As Moscow basked in the illusion of uncontested military dominance across the Sahel following the exit of Western…
Benin’s trade deal with UAE: public reaction and next steps after tariff exemptions announcement
As Benin and the United Arab Emirates formalize a landmark trade agreement, public debate intensifies over whether the elimination of duties on over 3,000 Beninese products will deliver promised economic…
Toledo train crash leaves 46 dead, ignites urgent national safety probe
Spain is reeling from one of its most devastating rail disasters in recent memory after a high-speed collision near Urda in Toledo province claimed at least 46 lives and left…
Mali’s war on terror: How military crackdowns backfire on civilian lives and state credibility
The shifting battlefront: Where anti-terror operations collide with humanitarian law In Mali, the promise of a new dawn under military leadership has evolved into a harsh reckoning for civilians. What…