The signing of a defense cooperation declaration of intent between Emmanuel Macron and Mahamat Idriss Déby on October 13, 2026 has triggered a wave of reactions across the Sahel and beyond. The…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
France and Chad relaunch defense cooperation in Paris: reactions and what lies ahead
On October 13, 2026, Emmanuel Macron and Mahamat Idriss Déby marked a new phase in French-Chadian relations by signing a declaration of intent on defense cooperation. The move comes after French troops…
Ghana’s gold sector under scrutiny: reactions and what lies ahead
Ghana’s gold sector under scrutiny: reactions and what lies ahead Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer, is tightening its grip on the mining industry, and the move is already generating debate. The government’s…
Dakar 2026 youth Olympics: public debate intensifies as Senegal counts down to opening ceremony
13 oct. 2026 Télécharger la grille tarifaireThème Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode JOJ DAKAR 2026 : LE SÉNÉGAL ENTRE DANS LA DERNIÈRE LIGNE DROITE a-la-une 13 oct. 2026 À…
Kabila’s new front in DR Congo: a firestorm of reactions and a future on edge
PolitiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo En RDC, la nouvelle initiative de Joseph Kabila divise les Congolais La rédaction francophone de la DW 13/10/202613 octobre 2026 Au lendemain de la création du mouvement rebelle…
Mali’s migrant reintegration funding under fire: public frustration grows over opaque 121 million FCFA payout
The handover ceremony in Bamako on Monday, October 12, was meant to showcase a nation taking care of its own. Mossa Ag Attaher, the minister responsible for Malians abroad and African integration,…
Senegal’s accountability debate: reactions and next steps after Sonko’s national assembly speech
Assemblée nationale : Ousmane Sonko fait de la reddition des comptes une exigence envers le peuple « Et cette dette-là, aucun gouvernement ne peut la renégocier », a déclaré le chef du…
Joseph Kabila’s FRN leadership: the fallout, the debate and what happens next in eastern Congo
The political and military landscape of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has entered uncharted territory. Joseph Kabila, the country’s former president, has taken the helm of the Front for the Refoundation of…
After Niger’s military uniform factory announcement, scrutiny turns to outcomes and accountability
The recent laying of the foundation stone for a military uniform production facility in Niger has reignited a broader debate about national priorities and the use of public solidarity funds. With an…
Gabon’s API-PNR system: the debate, the doubts, and what happens next at Libreville airport
Le ministre d’État, ministre des Transports, de la Marine marchande et de la Logistique, Ulrich Manfombi Manfombi, a visité lundi les installations de Sécuriport à l’aéroport international Léon-Mba de Libreville. Cette visite…
West Africa’s new ECOWAS court judges: what their swearing-in means for regional justice
The induction of five new judges at the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja on 6 October 2026 has sparked widespread debate across West Africa about the future of regional justice. The…
Robert Montoya’s Togo ambitions spark fresh debate on private arms brokers
The fallout from a renewed legal complaint against French arms dealer Robert Montoya is reigniting a public argument over how much influence private intermediaries should have in West Africa’s defense markets —…