Social Gabon’s first national day for elderly and retirees sparks debate on what comes next Libreville, Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Gabon is no longer content merely to honor those…
Mistral in Dakar: the fallout, the debate, and what Senegal does next
The French amphibious helicopter carrier Mistral has left Dakar after a five-day stay that has reignited public debate in Senegal about the country’s military relationship with France. The vessel docked…
DR Congo national dialogue: what happens after the consultations end?
Kinshasa, 2 October 2026 — The national dialogue announced by President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo is now moving from announcement to debate, and the question dominating…
The Mecque incident that sparked global concern: separating fact from viral fiction
The night chaos nearly shattered Islam’s most sacred site The heart of Islam, where millions converge in prayer and reflection, barely avoided disaster last week when a single incident in…
UN report fallout: global outcry over AFC/M23’s civilian targeting in eastern DRC
The United Nations has released a damning report accusing the Alliance Fleuve Congo and the March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) of systematically targeting civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.…
Benin’s bold tourism investment: will 600 billion FCFA lift the country from 19th place in Africa?
Ranked 19th among African nations in the 2023 Travel & Tourism Development Index by the World Economic Forum, Benin stands at a crossroads. Despite its rich historical, cultural, and natural…
Guinea-Bissau’s political standoff: junta’s ban on Embaló’s return sparks fierce debate
Bissau — Guinea-Bissau is grappling with a deepening political stalemate after the military junta took a decisive stand against former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s bid to return from exile. The…
Lomé airport sewage disaster sparks global outrage: who is accountable for the infrastructure failure?
From transit hub to sanitary crisis: the airport’s plunge into chaos The morning of what was supposed to be business as usual at Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport erupted into…
Senegal’s special funds reform heads to constitutional showdown: what the latest clash means
Senegal’s special funds reform heads to constitutional showdown: what the latest clash means The organic bill No. 38/2026, which amends the Organic Law on Finance Laws (LOLF), was on the…
Benin’s sustainable financing push: what the debate reveals and what lies ahead
Benin’s economic transformation has moved beyond the drawing board, but the way it is being financed is now fueling a broader public conversation. With growth of 8.1% in 2025 and…
Benin’s $730 million AIIB pipeline: backlash, debate and the road ahead
Benin Benin’s $730 million AIIB pipeline: backlash, debate and the road ahead The announcement of a $730 million indicative pipeline between Benin and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for…