The tragic fallout of military operations in Zanakoro Eight civilians, including women and young children, were killed in an alleged airstrike on the village of Zanakoro in Mali’s Ségou region, raising fresh…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Diplomatic tensions surge as France seizes Russian tanker DF Peak flying Benin flag in Indian Ocean
The interception of the Russian-flagged tanker DF Peak by French naval forces in the Indian Ocean has ignited a fierce debate over maritime law, sovereignty, and the exploitation of flag states in…
Niger’s oil scandal: growing fallout and uncertain next steps after 418 billion FCFA revelation
Growing fallout and uncertain next steps after the 418 billion FCFA revelation In Niamey, the handling of the oil crisis has turned into a financial battleground, and the fallout is now spilling…
Ecobank-CIPS yuan channel: mixed reactions and what lies ahead for Africa-China trade payments
The recent agreement between pan-African banking group Ecobank and China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) has sparked a wave of reactions across Africa’s financial and business communities. Signed on 10 October 2026…
Joseph Kabila’s FRN takeover: public reactions and what comes next for Congo
Le grand invité Afrique RDC: «prendre la tête de la rébellion permet à Joseph Kabila de la rassembler et de clarifier les choses» Publié le : 14/10/2026 – 07:33 Écouter – 05:36…
Spain train fire aftermath: what the AVE evacuation means for Madrid-Barcelona rail travel
An AVE high-speed train fire near Ricla on Monday, October 12 has reignited debate about passenger safety and network resilience on Spain’s busiest rail corridor. All 283 passengers aboard were evacuated safely,…
Rwanda’s Formula 1 deal: how the Bugesera Grand Prix is already reshaping debate
The confirmation that Rwanda will host a Formula 1 Grand Prix on a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera has landed with real force. Within hours of the announcement, the conversation moved well beyond…
Benin’s sustainable city agenda after FIC 2026: public reactions and what lies ahead
Decent housing, easier daily travel, smarter waste management, flood prevention and new job opportunities: the shift toward sustainable cities could reshape living conditions for millions. In Cotonou, the fourth edition of the…
Agadem spill fallout: what Niger’s Goumeri W-8 blowout could change for good
The blowout at the Goumeri W-8 well in the Agadem oil basin has triggered a wave of reactions across Niger, with communities, environmental advocates and political observers now asking a simple but…
Togo’s maritime ambitions in Beijing: reactions, debate and what happens next
Le Togo entend renforcer les retombées économiques de sa position maritime en misant sur la sécurité des échanges, la transformation productive et le développement des compétences scientifiques. Face aux médias chinois, le…
Kabila’s FRN shockwave: reactions, debate and what comes next for eastern DRC
En RDC, l’ex-président Joseph Kabila prend la tête de la rébellion dans l’est Partager Fermer Partager #URL Copier © Jospin Mwisha, AFP – L’ex-président de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), Joseph…
After Cameroon’s Geneva appeal: how a funding shortfall is testing refugee solidarity
Afrique Genève : le Cameroun appelle à une solidarité internationale accrue face à la crise des réfugiés À Genève, le ministre camerounais Atanga Nji Paul a appelé la communauté internationale à intensifier…