The disappearance of prominent Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka since August 31 has become a flashpoint in Africa, with regional leaders and press freedom advocates warning […]
Author: Ramatou Soumana
Journalist
OL Lyon draws 0-0 with Chelsea: what the stalemate means for Europe’s top women’s team
OL Lyon draws 0-0 with Chelsea: what the stalemate means for Europe’s top women’s team The Groupama Stadium witnessed a defensive masterclass as OL Lyon, […]
After the Niono ambush: mounting questions over Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali
The ambush that struck a Russian Africa Corps convoy north of Niono on 28 September 2026 has triggered a wave of reactions across Mali and […]
Niger’s jailing of lawyer Lirwana: the fallout, the debate and what comes next
The imprisonment of Abdourahamane Lirwana has set off a wave of reaction across Niger and beyond, turning a single Facebook post into the centre of […]
Flydubai FZ1073: the fallout, the debate and what comes next after cockpit chaos
One minute it was a routine flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The next, a violent struggle inside the cockpit, a steep plunge in altitude, […]
The $20 million price on Robert Brovdi: how the world reacted and what Ukraine’s drone war does next
A bounty that sparked a global debate The reported $20 million reward for information leading to the capture of Robert “Madyar” Brovdi has triggered a […]
Gabon’s 2025 UN funding faces scrutiny: transparency and real impact under the spotlight
Exclusive briefing: UN’s Gabon funding sparks dialogue on accountability The United Nations resident coordinator in Gabon, Fatou Aminata Lo, recently held an unprecedented press conference […]
Benin’s 328 billion FCFA financing: what the deal triggered and where the debate goes next
A financing breakthrough that reignited the debate The Benin government has confirmed a major international bank financing of 500 million euros, or roughly 328 billion […]
Cameroon’s Thali oil permit: political approval triggers debate over stalled Njom-3 project
The Thali offshore permit, a long-stalled oil exploration project in Cameroon, has reached a turning point after President Paul Biya’s administration formally endorsed a landmark […]
Benin at UCESIF Bucharest: the reactions and what happens next after Bio Tchané’s stand
Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, head of Benin’s Economic and Social Council (CES), led an official delegation to Bucharest, Romania, from 28 to 30 September 2026 for […]
Benin-Algeria defense talks: the debate, the doubts and what happens next
What the Benin-Algeria defense talks have set in motion The prospect of a new defense partnership between Benin and Algeria has stirred a lively public […]
Mali’s fuel loan fallout: what the BOAD deal means for the energy crisis and what comes next
The Malian government has turned to the West African Development Bank (BOAD) for an emergency financial lifeline as pressure on its energy supply chain reaches […]