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Why replacing Wagner in Mali hasn’t stopped civilian suffering As Africa Corps took over security operations in Mali, the promise was clear: a new structure would bring accountability and protect …
Can Mali’s security shift under Africa Corps truly protect civilians or just change the face of abuse? Read More
For nearly three weeks after the catastrophic blowout at Goumeri W-8, Niger’s government remained silent. Then, on October 12, 2026, officials finally acknowledged what observers had feared since September 25: …
Niger’s Goumeri W-8 oil blowout: why local expertise alone can’t seal the crisis Read More
Ivory Coast’s intelligence chief, Vassiriki Traoré, arrives in Bamako on October 15, 2026, for an official three-day visit at the request of Mali’s security director, General Modibo Koné. The trip, …
Ivory Coast and Mali reopen security dialogue to tackle rising terrorism Read More
The oil and gas eruption at Agadem, in the Diffa region, demands serious attention. The event, which the Nigerien Ministry of Petroleum itself has classified as exceptionally grave, raises urgent …
Agadem’s uncontrolled oil eruption: can Niger’s government truly protect residents’ health? Read More
What does it take to keep a foothold in a region where every military presence has become a political lightning rod? On October 13, 2026, Emmanuel Macron and Mahamat Idriss …
Can France and Chad’s new defense deal reshape the Sahel without a single permanent base? Read More
On October 13, 2026, Emmanuel Macron and Mahamat Idriss Déby marked another milestone in Franco-Chadian relations by signing a declaration of intent on defense cooperation. Following the withdrawal of French …
Can France’s defense reset with Chad outlast Niger’s backlash? Read More
As Africa’s leading gold producer, Ghana is ramping up its oversight of the mining industry. Officials in Accra are taking a harder line on environmental compliance, cracking down on unlicensed …
Ghana’s tougher stance on gold mining: will stricter rules bring real change? Read More
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Can Senegal turn final preparations into a lasting legacy for Dakar 2026 youth olympics? Read More
PolitiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo En RDC, la nouvelle initiative de Joseph Kabila divise les Congolais La rédaction francophone de la DW 13/10/202613 octobre 2026 Au lendemain de la création du …
Joseph Kabila’s FRN in DR Congo: a real path to peace or a new trigger for war? Read More
Can a 121 million FCFA initiative truly reshape the lives of returning migrants in Mali, or is it destined to remain a well-publicized but opaque gesture? On Monday, October 12, …
Mali’s migrant return fund: can 121 million FCFA break the cycle of opacity? Read More
Assemblée nationale : Ousmane Sonko fait de la reddition des comptes une exigence envers le peuple « Et cette dette-là, aucun gouvernement ne peut la renégocier », a déclaré le …
Can Senegal’s public officials simply refuse to explain how public funds were used? Read More
The question that could decide eastern Congo’s future When Joseph Kabila stepped into the leadership of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN) on Monday, October 12, a …
Is Joseph Kabila’s FRN takeover a path to peace or a recipe for deeper conflict in eastern Congo? Read More