Lagos, 21 October 2026 — Nigeria has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola virus disease in the capital, Abuja, sending shockwaves through regional health systems already stretched thin. The detection of…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Senegal’s 72-hour strike tests limits of social contracts amid economic strain
Worker protests expose broken pledges straining Senegal’s fragile stability Dakar — A nationwide 72-hour strike launched by major trade unions has pushed Senegal to a breaking point, laying bare the consequences of…
Mali : Plus de 40 civils massacrés à Tagadayat, Africa Corps face au défi de la protection des populations
Alors que les attaques continuent de frapper le nord-est du Mali et de provoquer des déplacements de population, le massacre de Tagadayat relance les interrogations sur l’efficacité de la stratégie sécuritaire du…
Niger’s fuel crisis: how a nation’s oil wealth fuels discontent instead of progress
In a move that underscores the government’s tightening grip, Niger’s transitional authorities have banned all public protests related to oil sector governance ahead of planned demonstrations on October 21. The decision, announced…
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig: champions league clash and its ripple effect on madrid’s economy
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig: Champions League clash with high-stakes economic consequences for Madrid Date: October 21, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM GMT Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid The…
Sahel’s security dilemma: how gold-backed Russian deals risk trading sovereignty
From Military Support to Economic Domination: The Hidden Costs of Russian Partnerships The Central African Republic has become an unexpected testing ground for a high-stakes security trade: protection in exchange for gold….
Sahel juntas face the harsh financial reality of russian military reliance
The military regimes of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger rode to power on a promise: shed the shackles of Western influence and reclaim sovereignty. But as the Africa Corps—Russia’s public face of…
Burkina Faso’s debt spiral: how rising obligations strain households and businesses amid regional reliance
From financial aid to financial threat: how debt reliance reshapes Burkina Faso’s economy The Government of Burkina Faso has once again turned to regional financial markets, this time borrowing 100 billion FCFA…
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un rumored health crisis: what a sudden power void could mean for Asia
Unverified reports spark regional alarm over Pyongyang’s leadership vacuum Speculation surrounding North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s health has escalated after unverified reports surfaced alleging he suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage and slipped…
France’s security crisis escalates: Macron’s bold move keeps Nuñez but demands immediate police overhaul amid riots
France is grappling with a deepening security crisis as urban riots spiral out of control, leaving trails of destruction across major cities. After another night of looting, violent clashes, and barricades erupting…
Senegal’s 2027 budget: how digital schools and bridges could reshape the nation’s economic future
Senegal’s 2027 draft budget marks a decisive pivot toward human capital and infrastructure development, signaling President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s commitment to breaking long-standing economic and educational barriers. The plan, centered on 12…
Niamey gasps under fuel shortage: how Niger’s energy crisis throttles daily life
The ripple effects of Niamey’s fuel scarcity reach far beyond empty tanks In the heart of Niger, Niamey’s streets tell a grim story of colliding crises. Once manageable queues at fuel stations…