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After more than thirty years away, Formula 1 is on the verge of returning to African soil. Rwanda has secured a ten-year agreement to host the Grand Prix of Africa …
Can Rwanda’s Formula 1 Grand Prix at Bugesera deliver lasting prosperity, or will the costs outweigh the gains? Read More
Decent housing, smoother commutes, better waste management, flood prevention and job creation: the shift toward sustainable cities is opening real pathways to improve living conditions. In Cotonou, the fourth edition …
Benin’s sustainable cities agenda: can it truly transform daily life after FIC 2026? Read More
When a well erupts in the heart of the Agadem basin, the question is no longer just about capping a leak. It is about whether Niger can protect its land, …
Will Niger’s oil dream turn toxic after the Agadem spill? Read More
Le Togo entend renforcer les retombées économiques de sa position maritime en misant sur la sécurité des échanges, la transformation productive et le développement des compétences scientifiques. Face aux médias …
Can Togo’s maritime bet pay off? Faure Gnassingbé’s three-pillar answer in Beijing Read More
En RDC, l’ex-président Joseph Kabila prend la tête de la rébellion dans l’est Partager Fermer Partager #URL Copier © Jospin Mwisha, AFP – L’ex-président de la République démocratique du Congo …
Kabila’s rebellion in eastern DRC: what does it mean for the country’s future? Read More
Afrique Genève : le Cameroun appelle à une solidarité internationale accrue face à la crise des réfugiés À Genève, le ministre camerounais Atanga Nji Paul a appelé la communauté internationale …
Can Cameroon sustain its open-door refugee policy as international funding collapses? Read More
When Houthi missiles struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, the region’s immediate concern was not only the death toll but whether the kingdom could avert the next attack. The assault …
Riyadh airport attack: can Saudi Arabia prevent another Houthi missile strike? Read More
From 9 to 16 October 2026, the president of Togo’s Council of Ministers is paying an official visit to China. Presented as a fresh milestone in strengthening bilateral relations, the …
Togo and China: will Faure Gnassingbé’s Beijing visit change anything for ordinary citizens? Read More
When negotiators from Niger and the International Monetary Fund wrapped up talks in Niamey on October 8, 2026, they unveiled a staff-level agreement worth roughly $203 million, or 150.02 million …
Can Niger convert the $203 million IMF deal into measurable prosperity? Read More
In Burkina Faso, the government has resolved to prohibit the exportation of certain flours until further notice. According to a directive issued by the Minister of Commerce, the measure encompasses …
Can Burkina Faso’s flour export ban deliver real relief, or is it a step toward tighter control? Read More
On 10 October 2026, the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) reportedly launched drone strikes against positions held by Africa Corps and the Malian army in Soumpi, in the Timbuktu region. This …
Can Mali’s population ever live in safety if Russian military support remains the cornerstone of its strategy? Read More
Can a country claim sovereignty while its budget runs on IMF approvals? Niger’s transitional authorities have made national sovereignty and the rejection of external oversight central pillars of their political …
Niger’s refoundation or Washington’s rules? what the $203 million IMF programme really locks in Read More