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Niger’s government has rolled out sweeping new measures to tackle a worsening fuel shortage gripping the nation. As of October 19, 2026, a joint decree from the Ministry of Interior, …
Niger imposes strict fuel station curfews as crisis deepens nationwide Read More
Following another night of urban unrest marked by looting, violent clashes, and barricades in major French cities, the government is grappling with a severe political and security crisis. Despite widespread …
Macron blocks Nuñez resignation, pushes for immediate police overhaul amid France riots Read More
Government U-turn exposes deep cracks in Niger’s ruling junta Niger’s abrupt decision to freeze fuel prices following public backlash represents far more than a social policy shift—it marks the first …
Niger’s fuel price freeze: a glaring admission of military regime’s vulnerabilities Read More
Mali’s out-of-control street begging epidemic threatens national stability In Bamako, a disturbing scene unfolds daily at major intersections, outside government buildings and religious sites. Hundreds of children, disabled individuals and …
Mali’s out-of-control street begging epidemic threatens national stability Read More
The embattled military regime in Niger, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, has escalated its financial desperation with an audacious move against its top economic partner: China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), …
Niger’s military junta demands $5 billion from Chinese oil firm in controversial tax dispute Read More
Record-breaking allocations for defense and security Despite regional instability and economic constraints, Niger has sharply increased public investment in defense. In 2024, total state allocations for defense and security reached …
Niger’s security budget soars: where is the payoff for its people? Read More
As Mali grapples with a humanitarian surge that shows no sign of slowing, one question looms large: can the country’s systems and regional partners rise to meet the needs of …
Can Mali’s growing refugee numbers light a spark for regional stability or deeper 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
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
What does it take to rebuild confidence in a regional court that sits at the heart of West African justice? That question hung over Abuja on 6 October 2026, when …
Can five new judges restore trust in West Africa’s top court? Inside the ECOWAS judicial oath in Abuja 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
Can a bold construction push genuinely shrink the stubborn gaps in healthcare access across Benin? That question sits at the core of a major decision by the country’s leadership, which …
Benin’s healthcare leap: what 14 new clinics and a rebuilt Ouidah maternity really mean Read More