Can Burkina Faso’s battle against smuggling keep pace with criminal innovation?
Three-month crackdown nets over $18 million in prohibited goods Burkina Faso’s customs authorities have concluded a sweeping anti-smuggling operation that…
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Can seamless customs data sharing between Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon break West Africa’s trade barriers?
Why this African customs alliance could redefine regional trade flows Three West African nations Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon are at…
How quickly can Africa’s largest economy contain a new Ebola threat?
On 20 October 2026, Nigeria confirmed its first imported case of Ebola virus disease in years, sending shockwaves through West…
Burkina Faso reinstates death penalty: a security lever or a democratic setback?
The military-led government in Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step, but the question remains: is it a step toward…
Will Senegal’s 72-hour strike break the backbone of social contracts?
The people of Senegal stand at a pivotal crossroads as a nationwide strike looms large from October 21 to 23,…
Mali : Plus de 40 civils massacrés à Tagadayat, Africa Corps face au défi de la protection des populations
Alors que les attaques continuent de frapper le nord-est du Mali et de provoquer des déplacements de population, le massacre…
Niger’s fuel shortages: why protests are banned as crisis deepens
Niger is facing an escalating fuel shortage, and the government’s response—banning protests and imposing curfews—has raised concerns about long-term stability.…
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…
Is africa trading sovereignty for security in exchange for russian gold deals?
Can gold-backed Russian security deals silently erode Sahel nations’ independence? The question haunts corridors of power in Bamako, Ouagadougou, and…
What Benin’s $730m AIIB deal means for households, businesses and public finances
Benin What Benin’s $730m AIIB deal means for households, businesses and public finances A new indicative pipeline of $730 million…
DR Congo’s unpunished crimes: the daily toll on families, farms and futures
Law and justiceDemocratic Republic of Congo DR Congo’s unpunished crimes: the daily toll on families, farms and futures In the…
Mali’s education year opens with 2,400 schools closed and 730,000 children shut out
BAMAKO — The official start of the 2026-2027 school year on Thursday, October 1, was supposed to be a moment…