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Why Joseph Kabila’s leadership of the FRN could be a game-changer in Congo’s power struggle In a bold move that reshapes the political and military landscape of the Democratic Republic …

Can Joseph Kabila’s new armed front in DRC overturn Félix Tshisekedi’s fragile government? 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

Is Benin’s ambition to train its own military pilots, drone operators and aircraft technicians entirely on home soil realistic — or is a crumbling runway at the heart of the …

Can Benin’s Cana air school truly deliver aerial sovereignty despite aging infrastructure? Read More

Benin’s Ministry of Health has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its human resources for health. In an official statement dated October 7, 2026, Health Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin unveiled the …

Can Benin’s health system finally close its staffing gap with 787 new recruits? Read More

Can a $1 billion sale decide who controls Africa’s fuel lifeline? What does it take to steer the energy destiny of more than 20 African nations? That is the question …

Can a $1 billion sale decide who controls Africa’s fuel lifeline? Read More

Burkina Faso’s leadership never misses an opportunity to champion self-reliance, insisting that the nation must count on its own strength. Yet on 7 October 2026, the government once again turned …

Can Burkina Faso afford its sovereignty? The 40 billion FCFA question Read More

After the historic return of 26 royal treasures from Abomey in 2021, Benin is pressing ahead in its long campaign to reclaim its heritage. President Romuald Wadagni has formally asked …

Benin’s next restitution move: can 35 new claims turn memory into economic muscle? Read More

Niger’s courtroom dilemma: should a lawyer face five years for deleted social media posts? A lawyer entering a courtroom expects a fair contest. But what happens when the legal professional …

Niger’s courtroom dilemma: should a lawyer face five years for deleted social media posts? Read More

After the first extraordinary session of 2026, the Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR) dropped a bombshell that had been feared for months: it openly recommends raising pump prices for petroleum …

Niger’s fuel price hike: a necessary evil or a recipe for social unrest? Read More

A financial abyss threatening Niger’s fuel supply Niger’s downstream petroleum sector has entered a danger zone that few saw coming. At the centre of the storm is the colossal debt …

Can Niger’s fuel market survive SONIDEP’s 418 billion FCFA debt to SORAZ? Read More

General Barmou’s abrupt fall marks a turning point in Niamey’s junta Niger’s military leadership has executed a dramatic u-turn this week, removing one of its most trusted generals from power. …

Niger junta’s purge intensifies: general Barmou under house arrest after Niamey mutiny Read More

A violent mutiny at Niamey’s Air Base 101 in late August ended with a devastating toll—claiming the lives of at least 13 members of the Presidential Guard and leaving numerous …

Niamey mutiny aftermath exposes deep rifts in Niger’s military Read More