DRC’s shifting power dynamics: Kabila leads new armed coalition amid rising tensions The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a new chapter in its prolonged political […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport targeted: aftermath sparks regional debate on escalation risks
The King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh faced a devastating assault over the weekend, with the Houthi rebels in Yemen claiming responsibility for the deadly […]
What Gildas Agonkan’s visit to Benin’s military aviation school signals for the nation’s skies
Benin is at a crossroads in its bid to secure sovereign control over its airspace. The military aviation school in Cana, embedded within the Cana […]
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 […]
Oryx Energies sale shakes up African energy landscape with billion-dollar shift
The Swiss oil trading giant Oryx Energies has recently undergone a landmark ownership transition in a deal valued at nearly $1 billion, sending shockwaves through […]
Burkina Faso’s market debt dilemma: sovereignty debates surge after 40 billion FCFA bond
As Burkina Faso’s government continues to champion a bold narrative of national sovereignty and reduced reliance on foreign influence, the latest financial figures paint a […]
Bénin’s cultural restitution push: public debate erupts as 35 artifacts are reclaimed from France
The decision by Benin to claim 35 additional cultural treasures from France has ignited a heated public debate, reigniting discussions on colonial-era looting, national identity, […]
Niger’s legal storm: lawyer faces five years for social media posts as debate intensifies
What sparked Niger’s legal showdown over online expression? Niger’s legal system has taken a contentious turn as prominent defense attorney Abdourahamane Lirwana stands trial under […]
Niger faces tough choices: fuel price hikes spark heated public debate
The Council of Economic Reform (CCR) has delivered a bombshell verdict: Niger’s fuel prices must rise. But with the move sparking fierce public outcry, the […]
Niger records 418 billion FCFA fuel debt: SONIDEP’s financial strain threatens energy sector stability
The Nigerien petroleum sector faces an unprecedented financial crisis as the national oil company, SONIDEP, accumulates a staggering debt of 418 billion West African CFA […]
Inside Niger’s purge: how general Barmou’s fall reshapes security and public trust
The fallout from Niger’s latest military reshuffle is being measured far beyond the gates of the presidential palace in Niamey. Major General Moussa Salaou Barmou, […]
Mutiny in Niamey exposes cracks in Niger’s military leadership
A violent mutiny at Air Base 101 in Niamey at the end of August left a devastating toll—claiming the lives of at least 13 Presidential […]