The latest violent attack on the Agadez-Arlit highway in northern Niger has left at least 11 people dead, including civilians and security personnel, and underscores the growing threat to regional stability and…
Burkina Faso terror attacks cripple local economies and strain military resources
Jihadist strikes leave military hardware in ruins and civilians in despair The Burkina Faso conflict has entered a new phase as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an…
Italy’s new urban unrest crackdown: what it means for families, businesses, and the economy
After waves of urban unrest, Rome tightens security amid growing public and economic concerns The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has approved a sweeping new security decree in response…
Burkina Faso’s anti-contraband crackdown exposes urgent public health and economic risks
The three-month ‘Magnan Operation’ by Burkina Faso’s customs authorities has sent shockwaves through the nation, revealing the staggering scale of illegal trade networks threatening both public safety and economic stability. How illegal…
Covid-19 fallout: how air Côte d’Ivoire and air France’s codeshare reshapes Paris-Abidjan travel costs
Global travel disruption drives city-to-city alliance As post-pandemic recovery reshapes international aviation, a landmark agreement between Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France promises real relief for travelers on the Paris-Abidjan route. Starting…
Mali’s livestock export ban: how state intervention sparks a private sector collapse
In a move that threatens to plunge Mali’s already fragile economy into deeper turmoil, authorities have chosen to scapegoat private entrepreneurs rather than address the root causes of soaring meat prices. The…
Niger’s press freedom crisis: what Moussa Kaka’s detention reveals about state control
For months, Niger’s media landscape has been shadowed by a growing sense of unease. The sudden detention of Moussa Kaka—an award-winning journalist and long-standing advocate for human rights—has transformed from a troubling…
How digital customs integration between Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon impacts regional trade costs
The push toward digital customs integration among Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon is set to reshape cross-border trade dynamics across West Africa, with direct implications for regional competitiveness, logistics efficiency and business costs….
Ebola strikes Nigeria: imported case raises alarm across West Africa
Lagos, 21 October 2026 — Nigeria has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola virus disease in the capital, Abuja, sending shockwaves through regional health systems already stretched thin. The detection of…
Burkina Faso reimposes death penalty: a security gamble with lasting consequences
The latest policy shift in Burkina Faso is sending shockwaves through communities already grappling with fear and instability. In a move framed as a necessary escalation to combat rising jihadist violence, the…
Senegal’s 72-hour strike tests limits of social contracts amid economic strain
Worker protests expose broken pledges straining Senegal’s fragile stability Dakar — A nationwide 72-hour strike launched by major trade unions has pushed Senegal to a breaking point, laying bare the consequences of…
Mali : Plus de 40 civils massacrés à Tagadayat, Africa Corps face au défi de la protection des populations
Alors que les attaques continuent de frapper le nord-est du Mali et de provoquer des déplacements de population, le massacre de Tagadayat relance les interrogations sur l’efficacité de la stratégie sécuritaire du…