Face à la confirmation d’un cas de maladie à virus Ebola au Nigeria, le gouvernement béninois place le pays en phase de préalerte et renforce son dispositif de prévention. Surveillance aux frontières,…
Month: October 2026
Burkina Faso’s security crisis deepens as Russia alliance collapses, Ankara emerges as last hope
From Moscow to Ankara: Burkina Faso scrambles for a viable military lifeline The political winds in Ouagadougou have shifted dramatically. Following the breakdown of its Russian military partnership, Burkina Faso’s military junta…
How Congo’s $1.55 billion bond debut in Dubai reshapes global investor strategies
Dubai becomes the gateway for Congo’s sovereign debt as investors seek high returns The Republic of the Congo has taken a bold step to diversify its international debt strategy by securing a…
Escalating threats: how US travel bans disrupt Sahel’s economy in 2026
In 2026, the United States has issued its sternest warning yet for American travelers heading to the Sahel region. The State Department’s Level 4 advisory, labeled “do not travel,” now covers Mali,…
Burkina Faso reinstates death penalty: a death sentence for political rivals amid military power struggles
From patriotism to treason: the shifting sands of Burkina Faso’s military justice The restoration of the death penalty in Burkina Faso’s penal code, approved unanimously by the military-led transitional assembly, marks a…
Deadly ambush on Niger’s Agadez-Arlit highway disrupts lives and trade, sparks urgent safety concerns
The latest violent attack on the Agadez-Arlit highway in northern Niger has left at least 11 people dead, including civilians and security personnel, and underscores the growing threat to regional stability and…
Burkina Faso terror attacks cripple local economies and strain military resources
Jihadist strikes leave military hardware in ruins and civilians in despair The Burkina Faso conflict has entered a new phase as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an…
Italy’s new urban unrest crackdown: what it means for families, businesses, and the economy
After waves of urban unrest, Rome tightens security amid growing public and economic concerns The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has approved a sweeping new security decree in response…
Burkina Faso’s anti-contraband crackdown exposes urgent public health and economic risks
The three-month ‘Magnan Operation’ by Burkina Faso’s customs authorities has sent shockwaves through the nation, revealing the staggering scale of illegal trade networks threatening both public safety and economic stability. How illegal…
Covid-19 fallout: how air Côte d’Ivoire and air France’s codeshare reshapes Paris-Abidjan travel costs
Global travel disruption drives city-to-city alliance As post-pandemic recovery reshapes international aviation, a landmark agreement between Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France promises real relief for travelers on the Paris-Abidjan route. Starting…
Mali’s livestock export ban: how state intervention sparks a private sector collapse
In a move that threatens to plunge Mali’s already fragile economy into deeper turmoil, authorities have chosen to scapegoat private entrepreneurs rather than address the root causes of soaring meat prices. The…
Niger’s press freedom crisis: what Moussa Kaka’s detention reveals about state control
For months, Niger’s media landscape has been shadowed by a growing sense of unease. The sudden detention of Moussa Kaka—an award-winning journalist and long-standing advocate for human rights—has transformed from a troubling…