Joseph Kabila, who led the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2001 to 2019, has been named leader of the newly formed Front for National Rebirth (FRN), a politico-military coalition unveiled in Goma,…
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Riyadh airport attack aftermath: Houthi missile fallout sparks safety fears and calls for de-escalation
The aftermath of a deadly Houthi missile strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport is still unfolding, with travelers, aviation authorities, and regional observers grappling with the implications. The attack, claimed by…
Cana air school visit sparks debate on Benin’s aviation training future
The recent visit by Benin’s delegated minister of national defence, Gildas Habib Bignon Agonkan, to the military aeronautics school at Cana air base has set off a wave of reactions and raised…
Tessit fallout: Sahel alliance under pressure as armed groups keep fighting for territory
On the morning of 9 October 2026, heavy fighting broke out between the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and Islamic State in the Sahel (IS-S) near Tessit, close…
Benin’s “Bridging the Gaps” project: reactions and what lies ahead after 787 health recruits selected
The Ministry of Health in Benin has taken another decisive step in its ongoing effort to strengthen the human resources of the national health system. In an official statement dated October 7,…
Oryx Energies’ $1 billion sale: the fallout, the debate and what happens next
The $1 billion sale of Oryx Energies has landed with force across Africa’s energy sector. The Swiss oil trader, a fixture on the continent for more than thirty years, has passed into…
Burkina Faso’s 40 billion CFA market debt: reactions mount as sovereignty narrative meets fiscal reality
When Burkina Faso’s government talks about sovereignty, it is not just rhetoric — it is a daily message. Yet on 7 October 2026, the state once again turned to private investors on…
Niger’s courtroom verdict looms: five-year sentence sought for lawyer Lirwana sparks debate on digital freedom
The legal confrontation between Niger’s judiciary and outspoken lawyers has reached a critical juncture, igniting a fierce public debate about the boundaries of free expression in the digital age. On Tuesday, October…
Niger’s fuel price proposal: how the CCR’s bitter pill is reshaping the national debate
The first extraordinary session of 2026 of Niger’s Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR) has ended with a recommendation that landed like a thunderclap, confirming fears that had been simmering for months. The…
Niger’s fuel debt crisis: SONIDEP’s 418 billion FCFA arrears to SORAZ
A deepening financial crisis in Niger’s oil sector Niger’s hydrocarbon industry is facing severe financial strain. The national oil products company, SONIDEP, has accumulated a staggering debt of 418 billion FCFA to…
Douala fallout: what Motazé’s capital markets push means for Cameroon and CEMAC
HomeHEADLINESDouala fallout: what Motazé’s capital markets push means… HEADLINES Event Finance Public Policies Douala fallout: what Motazé’s capital markets push means for Cameroon and CEMAC By Editorial Team September 29, 2026 0…
300 ‘Made in Burkina’ armored vehicles: the backlash and what it means for Traoré’s credibility
THE AFTERMATH 300 ‘Made in Burkina’ armored vehicles: the backlash and what it means for Traoré’s credibility The fallout from Ibrahim Traoré’s claim that Burkina Faso has produced nearly 300 armored vehicles…