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 […]
Author: Yacouba Boukari
Journalist
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, […]
Cotonou port sees 1 million tonnes surge in Burkina Faso transit amid Niger trade shifts
Burkina Faso emerges as Cotonou’s top transit partner despite Niger tensions The diplomatic standoff between Benin and Niger has not weakened Cotonou port—instead, it has […]
Benin seals 65.5 billion CFA franc deal with France for critical infrastructure
Benin and France have advanced their bilateral cooperation with a landmark financial agreement unveiled during a high-profile ceremony at the Élysée Palace. The new accord, […]
Former DRC intelligence chief Kalev Mutond passes away at 59
Kinshasa, DR Congo – Kalev Mutond, the former head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s civilian intelligence agency, has died at the age of 59. […]
Niger Journalist Moussa Kaka missing since August 2026: press freedom under severe strain
Where is Moussa Kaka? A disturbing silence in Niamey Veteran journalist Moussa Kaka, founder and director of Radio-Télévision Saraounia, has not been seen or heard […]
Burkina Faso’s national football team under scrutiny after reported patriotic mobilization
Absence in Argentina puts focus on national team’s reported requisition The absence of Burkina Faso’s senior national football team from the match in Argentina has […]
Cameroon public debt reaches 15,607 billion FCFA as IMF warns of high risk
Cameroon’s public debt stood at 15,607 billion FCFA at the end of June 2026, representing 44.2% of GDP, up from 14,409 billion FCFA a year […]