Behind the opacity: why Mali’s military remains silent on civilian casualties The Malian military’s latest acknowledgment of a “tragic incident”—released on October 14, 2026—has done
Author: Pierre Tchuente
Journalist
Niger’s security budget boom: massive spending but where’s the payoff for citizens?
Despite intense socio-economic pressures and regional instability, Niger has been pouring unprecedented sums into its defense apparatus. But as security spending devours public funds, one
Why Mali’s security shift hinges on learning from Ivory Coast’s antiterrorism playbook
The hidden forces shaping Mali’s counterterrorism pivot toward Abidjan The arrival of Côte d’Ivoire’s top intelligence chief in Bamako on October 15, 2026, marks more
Joseph Kabila’s armed coalition: a turning point for Congo’s troubled peace efforts
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) faces a pivotal moment as Joseph Kabila, the country’s former president, assumes leadership of a newly formed politico-military
Could Mali’s counterterrorism strikes have avoided the civilian tragedy in Ségou?
The brutal cost of Mali’s fight against armed groups has once again been laid bare in the village of Zanakoro, Ségou region, where airstrikes have
Can Benin’s maritime registry be exploited by global sanctions evaders?
Is the Benin flag becoming a loophole for sanctions-busting vessels? The interception of the Russian-flagged DF Peak in the Indian Ocean has thrust Cotonou into
Niger’s oil scandal: can the truth survive the 418 billion FCFA cover-up?
In Niamey, within the corridors of the Prime Minister’s office, what should have been a routine effort to stabilize the oil sector has spiraled into
Can yuan payments really cut costs for Africa-China trade? Inside Ecobank’s CIPS protocol
What if African companies could settle their Chinese trade invoices without repeatedly converting currencies, absorbing delays, and paying layered fees? That is the strategic question
Can Joseph Kabila really unify Congo’s rebellion by leading the FRN?
Le grand invité Afrique RDC: «prendre la tête de la rébellion permet à Joseph Kabila de la rassembler et de clarifier les choses» Publié le
Can Spain’s high-speed rail handle a mid-journey fire? Inside the AVE Madrid-Barcelona evacuation
What happened aboard the AVE train from Madrid to Figueres? A fire broke out on a Renfe AVE high-speed train traveling from Madrid to Figueres
Will Rwanda’s Formula 1 dream deliver real benefits, or just a costly spectacle?
For the first time in over thirty years, Formula 1 is set to return to African soil. Rwanda has secured a ten-year agreement to host
Benin’s sustainable cities: can the FIC 2026 pledges survive contact with reality?
Decent housing, easier commutes, smarter waste management, flood prevention and job creation — the shift toward sustainable cities in Benin promises to reshape daily life.