From Moscow to Washington: a shift that touches everyday life For years, Mali’s alignment with Russia was presented as a clean break from Western influence. […]
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Mali’s drone campaign: the human cost of 731 civilian deaths and a crisis of accountability
The use of drones in Mali’s conflict has brought devastating consequences for ordinary people, with hundreds of families torn apart as airstrikes fail to distinguish […]
Nigeria’s police security promises for the presidential election: what it means for voters, businesses and the economy
As Nigeria moves closer to its next presidential election, the safety of the ballot has become the single most debated issue across the country. Citizens, […]
Benin’s online tax expansion: how Parakou, Comè and Lokossa businesses will feel the shift from 21 September 2026
Benin’s online tax expansion: how Parakou, Comè and Lokossa businesses will feel the shift from 21 September 2026 Taxpayers registered with the small business tax […]
Sevilla vs Barcelona: economic and social ripple effects of the Sánchez-Pizjuán showdown
This article contains affiliate links to advertisers. Play responsibly, 18+ The upcoming clash between Sevilla FC and Barcelona at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán is more than […]
Mali’s packed prisons: how mass arrests are straining families, businesses and public safety
Mali’s detention facilities have crossed a dangerous threshold. While overcrowding has deep structural roots, the past few years have turned a chronic problem into an […]
How Abidjan’s 2026 open days could reshape youth job prospects and small business growth
The World Bank Group is set to host a two-day open event on September 21 and 22, 2026, at the Ice Rink of Sofitel Hôtel […]
Burkina Faso’s agricultural sovereignty leaves Tougan farmers facing ruin and rising debt
In Tougan, the reality is stark. Beyond the rhetoric of sovereignty, industrialisation and national production, agricultural producers say they continue to face alone a far […]
Niger’s youth answer the FPL call: the real consequences for families, farms and businesses
The security situation in Niger has deteriorated to the point where the military government in Niamey can no longer guarantee protection for its citizens. In […]
Kidal water lifelines destroyed: 43 dead and an entire pastoral economy on the brink
The strikes that tore through the arid expanse around Kidal on 15 and 16 September 2026 did more than kill at least 43 people. They […]
Chad: 150 Klessoum inmates freed under collective sentence relief — what it means for families and local livelihoods
Law and Justice Chad: 150 Klessoum inmates freed under collective sentence relief — what it means for families and local livelihoods Justice Minister Ndolenodji Alixe […]
Benin’s sovereign rating jumps to AA-: real-world consequences for businesses and households
On September 15, the Bloomfield Investment Corporation raised Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating from A+ to AA- in local currency, elevating the country into the […]