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The escalating violence in the Sahel has left entire communities in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger struggling to survive. As security forces battle insurgent groups, families face displacement, farmers abandon …
Burkina Faso’s traditional leaders: bridging divides to rebuild the Sahel’s shattered communities Read More
Civil engineers in Burkina Faso are warning that unregulated construction practices pose a direct threat to the nation’s economic resilience and public safety, with licensed professionals insisting their expertise is …
How Burkina Faso’s civil engineers shape economic stability and public safety Read More
The 2026 global economic freedom report has been released, placing Benin at the 99th position worldwide and 11th in Africa. This milestone underscores the country’s commitment to structural reforms aimed …
Benin secures 99th global rank in 2026 economic freedom index Read More
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announced on 21 October 2026 that his nation could halt combat along current military lines, paving the way for talks on security guarantees with Washington and …
Zelensky opens door to frozen frontline but rejects land concessions Read More
The Malian transitional authorities’ repeated claims of a strengthening military and sovereign territorial control were sharply undercut on October 19, 2026, as the Military Tribunal of Mopti convened in Sévaré. …
Mali’s military undone: stolen weapons and mass desertions sabotage its own war effort Read More
A sudden crude oil eruption, environmental alarms, disputes over foreign expert intervention, and a 45-day ultimatum to Chinese partners. In Niger, the Goumeri W8 incident has escalated far beyond an …
Niger’s goumeri w8 crisis exposes oil partnership strains with China and Algeria Read More
The recent security pact between Algeria and Niger has drawn attention to Niamey’s diplomatic maneuvers, yet a pressing issue remains unresolved: how can an oil-producing nation face chronic fuel shortages …
Niger’s fuel scarcity persists despite security pact with algiers Read More
In a decisive move, schools across Diffa have reopened their doors to all communities, ending contentious measures that raised serious questions about fundamental rights in Niger. This shift follows administrative …
Niger schools in Diffa reopen inclusively after security-driven restrictions spark rights debate Read More
Where do the missing 63% of Burkina Faso’s public investment funds go? Despite repeated budget announcements and resource mobilization efforts, Burkina Faso’s public investment system faces a harsh reality: only …
Burkina Faso’s public investment gap: what happens to the 63% unspent funds? Read More
Russian Navy vessel docks in Walvis Bay for training mission and strategic outreach The Russian Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop arrived in Walvis Bay, Namibia, on October 20, 2026, following …
Russia’s naval training ship Perekop arrives in Namibia: what’s driving Moscow’s African ambitions Read More
After enduring more than 18 months in captivity, Austrian Eva Gretzmacher and Swiss national Claudia Abbt have been freed in a development that has sent ripples through regional security discussions. …
European hostages freed in Niger after 18 months: Libya’s opaque mediation under scrutiny Read More
Togo has made a decisive pivot in its airport management strategy, opting for private-sector expertise to rescue the embattled Lomé International Airport after catastrophic sanitation failures rendered its duty-free zones …
Togo’s Lomé airport crisis: Lagardère’s private takeover reshapes duty-free operations after sanitation scandal Read More