After the military takeover in November 2025, Guinea-Bissau faces a critical moment as uncertainty swirls around the December 6, 2026 election. The junta’s pledge to […]
Month: October 2026
Mali’s reliance on Russian military support: evaluating the aftermath and future prospects amid persistent insecurity
The recent drone attack on Malian and Africa Corps positions near Soumpi, in the Tombouctou region, has reignited a critical debate: can Mali achieve lasting […]
Tessit clashes expose the gap between Sahel juntas’ security claims and reality
On October 9, 2026, fierce fighting erupted between the JNIM and the Islamic State in the Sahel near Tessit, close to the Burkina Faso border. […]
Benin’s health workforce crisis: what the latest cohort means for doctors and patients
Benin’s bold initiative to tackle its healthcare staffing shortages has reached a critical milestone, sparking intense public and professional debate over its long-term impact. The […]
Berlin 2027: how Benin and Germany’s €15 million pledge is sparking a political storm
The €15 million signal: why Berlin’s gift to Cotonou is dividing analysts At a two-day conclave on 8 October 2026, Benin’s delegation—led by Hugues O. […]
Niger’s $203 million IMF deal sparks debate over economic autonomy amid refoundation drive
The Nigerien transitional government’s bold claims of national sovereignty and rejection of foreign interference have collided head-on with hard economic realities. Just as Niamey pushes […]
Diffa’s growing oil spill sparks urgent debate over Niger’s environmental accountability
After days of unchecked crude flow, Diffa’s silent crisis demands immediate accountability The discovery of a spreading oil slick in Diffa’s eastern region has transformed […]
After turning away from Paris, what’s next for Burkina Faso’s ties with Moscow?
From words to reality: why Ouagadougou’s diplomatic shift faces scrutiny In a late September television interview on BF1, Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré […]
Ivorian social media influencer facing jail time in multi-million franc land fraud scandal
Land fraud scandal rocks Côte d’Ivoire as celebrity’s legal troubles deepen The judicial storm surrounding Côte d’Ivoire’s land market has reached its latest peak, with […]
Paris expels two Nigerien intelligence officers, deepening diplomatic deadlock with Niamey
Paris’s decision to declare two Nigerien intelligence officers persona non grata has intensified scrutiny over whether France and Niger can salvage their crumbling diplomatic ties. […]
DRC’s local security guide sparks nationwide debate over state authority
By Yacouba Boukari — Journalist
After the Dakar-Abidjan bank fraud: public outcry, legal fallout, and the road ahead
The alleged diversion of 1.9 billion CFA francs between Dakar and Abidjan has sparked a wave of reactions across West Africa’s financial sector, reigniting debates […]