Mali’s billion-dollar gamble: what real security progress has Russia’s military backing delivered?
Is a billion-dollar investment in foreign military support translating into tangible progress on the ground for Mali? The question looms…
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Kabila’s FRN alliance sparks fierce debate over Congo’s future amid rising tensions
Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila has officially taken the helm of the Front for the Refoundation of…
Riyadh airport attack fallout: global reactions, safety fears and what could come next
Riyadh airport attack fallout: global reactions, safety fears and what could come next When missiles and drones struck Riyadh’s King…
Cana air school review: the fallout, the debate and Benin’s next move
The fallout from the ministerial inspection of Benin’s Cana military aeronautics school is still being felt across defence circles, and…
Benin’s “Bridging the Gaps” fourth cohort: what happens now that 787 health workers are in?
The long-awaited list is out — and the reaction has been swift. Benin’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that 787…
Oryx Energies’ $1 billion sale: fallout, fierce debate and the road ahead for African fuel
The news that Swiss oil trader Oryx Energies has been sold for close to $1 billion is still reverberating through…
Burkina Faso’s 40 billion CFA market debt: the fallout, the debate, and what lies ahead
Burkina Faso’s latest foray onto the UMOA financial market has ignited a fresh wave of public debate, exposing the tension…
Niger’s legal storm: five years sought for lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana as defence refuses to plead
A five-year prison request that has set Niger’s legal community on edge The trial of prominent Nigerien lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana…
Niger’s fuel price debate: the fallout, the backlash and what happens next
The recommendation landed like a thunderclap, yet it merely confirmed what many had feared for months. At the close of…
How Niger’s 418 billion FCFA fuel debt is squeezing households, businesses and the national economy
The real-world cost of a 418 billion FCFA hole Niger’s fuel supply chain is under severe strain, and the consequences…
What Benin’s financing overhaul means for businesses and households
What Benin’s financing overhaul means for businesses and households Benin’s economy expanded by 8.1% in 2025, and the momentum shows…
Senegal’s 2026 budget revision: the real economic cost for households and businesses
Senegal’s 2026 draft amended finance law, submitted to the National Assembly on 18 September 2026, has cut the country’s growth…