By Martin Ngu — Journaliste / Rédacteur
Category: International
Baltic states push back as Russia’s wartime collaboration ruling triggers sharp reactions and an uncertain road ahead
The Russian judiciary’s decision on 5 October 2026 to formally designate thirteen individuals and five organisations from the Baltic states as accomplices of Nazi Germany has set off a wave of reactions…
After the M51.3 test, Europe debates what France’s nuclear signal really means
The first acceptance firing of the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Le Vigilant did not unfold in a quiet strategic vacuum. It landed squarely in the middle…
French helicopter carrier Mistral docks in Senegal’s capital as Paris signals renewed defense partnership
France’s ambassador to Senegal, Christine Fages, delivered remarks in Dakar on Friday, October 2, 2026, during the port call of the French Navy’s Mistral helicopter carrier. She framed the visit as a…
Sonelgaz inks two Senelec deals as Algeria’s energy push reaches Senegal
Algeria’s state energy group Sonelgaz has signed two memorandums of understanding with Senegal’s national electricity company Senelec, extending a continental expansion that already covers Mali, Niger, Cameroon, Benin and Mauritania. The agreements,…
Mecca: no bomb at the Grand Mosque, but a security scare that should not have happened
MAKKAH — A single cry near the marble colonnades of the Grand Mosque was enough to send a tremor through the Islamic world in the early hours of Friday. As tens of…
French high school protests spiral into nationwide unrest as Lecornu convenes crisis cell
A day of urban fire across France What began two weeks ago as a targeted protest against recent education reforms exploded on Thursday, 1 October, into an unprecedented day of urban unrest….
Flydubai FZ1073: the cockpit chaos that nobody saw coming — and the fallout still unfolding
What began as a routine flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv turned into a full-blown international security emergency in a matter of minutes. A violent struggle inside the cockpit, a steep and…
Tu-95 crash in Russia’s Far East: fallout, questions and what comes next for Moscow’s bomber force
The loss of a Russian Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bomber in the Amur region of Russia’s Far East has triggered an outpouring of reaction and a wave of difficult questions about the future…
Gabon’s 2026 public finance review: boosting budget policies for better outcomes
The 2026 Public Finance Review outlines strategic budget policies designed to enhance fiscal sustainability, stimulate employment growth, and elevate living standards for all Gabonese citizens. Key findings uncovered: Revenue challenges: Non-oil tax…
Mali independence day: opposition leader calls for accountability amid crisis
As Mali marks its Independence Day on September 22, the nation reflects on decades of struggle and the challenges that persist. The transitional government, led by General Assimi Goïta, addressed the nation…
Houthi drone aimed at Mecca exposes growing threat to Saudi security and economy
The interception of a Houthi drone targeting the Mecca region has sent shockwaves through Saudi Arabia, underscoring both the immediate dangers to the kingdom’s sacred sites and the long-term economic repercussions. On…