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,…
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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…
Press freedom declines sharply in Niger after recent unrest
Niger’s press freedom under threat: journalists face arrests and disappearances The landscape for journalism in Niger has grown increasingly perilous in recent months. Reports of enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and regulatory crackdowns…
Forging closer bonds: Madagascar’s leader strengthens ties with Chad
Colonel Randrianirina after his return from Chad, following an invitation from his Chadian counterpart. The core objectives of Colonel Michaël Randrianirina’s recent trip to N’Djamena, Chad, were to bolster bilateral relations and…
State visit of Gabon’s president to France strengthens bilateral ties
The President of France and Brigitte Macron welcomed Brice Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Republic, and his spouse for an official state visit. This diplomatic engagement follows Emmanuel Macron‘s visit to…
Chad and the bahamas forge diplomatic ties
The Republic of Chad and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas have formally initiated diplomatic relations, marked by the signing of a collaborative communiqué in New York, Chadian officials confirmed. This pivotal agreement…