Unprecedented Moscow ruling revives wartime legacy amid escalating baltic tensions The Russian judiciary’s October 5, 2026 decision to classify thirteen Baltic figures and five organizations […]
Year: 2026
Guinea-Bissau’s election turmoil: arms seizures spark debate over Embaló’s presidential bid
The abrupt halt to Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s planned return to Guinea-Bissau has intensified a high-stakes standoff ahead of the December 6 presidential election. Military authorities […]
France’s M51.3 test fuels nuclear deterrence debate amid rising European tensions
Testing the Waters: France’s Strategic Message in a Volatile Europe The recent test launch of the M51.3 ballistic missile from the French nuclear submarine Le […]
Gabon’s poultry ban faces global trade scrutiny as WTO showdown looms
As Gabon prepares to enforce a nationwide ban on imported poultry by January 1, 2027, the small Central African nation has found itself at the […]
Burkina Faso’s digital push sparks national debate: can technology thrive without security and education?
The latest public debates in Burkina Faso are exposing a stark contradiction at the heart of the government’s digital transformation agenda. As Ouagadougou hosts high-profile […]
Senegal’s flood crisis: two years of Sonko’s legacy and the mounting public anger
By Yacouba Boukari — Journalist
Cotonou port expansion sparks regional trade debate amid accelerated transit growth
The expansion of the Port of Cotonou is reshaping West African trade flows, but not without controversy. As transit traffic surges and regional partners grapple […]
Spain’s housing crisis sparks political shake-up as snap elections loom
Spain is bracing for a pivotal political moment as the fallout from the parliamentary rejection of housing reform measures intensifies, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez […]
Cameroon-Nigeria trade: public outcry over safety improvements and what’s next for border economy
Since 2019, trade between northern Nigeria and Cameroon’s Far North region has rebounded following improved security along the corridor. However, the revival has sparked intense […]
Niger urges higher uranium export revenues after Orano exit: where do new deals stand?
Niger has severed decades-long uranium deals with France’s Orano, aiming to secure better export terms. But as Niamey pivots toward Russia, China and Western partners, […]
Algeria’s economic play at West Africa’s Cotonou investment forum in 2026
Algeria signals economic pivot at Cotonou’s 2026 investment summit Algeria deployed a high-powered delegation to the Benin Deal Room 2026 in Cotonou last month, sending […]
Military ATR-42 plunges into Ondo state waters: 32 lives in emergency rescue mission
The Nigerian Air Force faces a critical emergency after a routine military transport flight ended in disaster off the coast of Ondo State. The ATR-42 […]