The eruption of an oil well in the Agadem basin raises serious environmental concerns and reopens the debate on the responsibility of Nigerien authorities, the
Author: Pierre Tchuente
Journalist
What does Togo really gain from its maritime ambitions? Inside Faure Gnassingbé’s three-pillar bet
Le Togo entend renforcer les retombées économiques de sa position maritime en misant sur la sécurité des échanges, la transformation productive et le développement des
Can Joseph Kabila’s new rebellion break eastern DRC or deepen its wounds?
En RDC, l’ex-président Joseph Kabila prend la tête de la rébellion dans l’est Partager Fermer Partager #URL Copier © Jospin Mwisha, AFP – L’ex-président de
Can Cameroon carry the refugee burden alone as global funding shrinks?
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When Houthi missiles slammed into Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, October 10, the attack left 13 dead and 308 wounded, according to Saudi
Can Togo’s president turn his Beijing visit into real gains for citizens?
From October 9 to 16, 2026, the president of Togo’s Council is carrying out an official visit to China. Presented as a new stage in
Can Niger turn the $203 million IMF deal into real economic gains?
Niger and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement on a new financing program worth $203 million, aimed at supporting macroeconomic stability and
Burkina Faso’s flour export prohibition: consumer protection or economic liberty undermined?
In Burkina Faso, the government has resolved to ban the exportation of certain flours until further notice. According to a directive from the Minister of
Can Mali achieve lasting security through Russian military support alone?
On 10 October 2026, the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) reportedly launched a drone attack on positions held by Africa Corps and the Malian army in
Niger’s refoundation funded by the IMF: can a $203 million programme truly uphold sovereignty?
A sovereign narrative colliding with budget arithmetic Niger’s transitional authorities have made national sovereignty and the rejection of foreign oversight central themes of their political
Diffa’s oil spill: can Niger afford to wait any longer for answers?
As crude oil continues to underpin Niger’s economic ambitions, a reported spill in the Diffa region is forcing uncomfortable questions to the surface. The leak
Can Burkina Faso’s pivot to Moscow deliver real sovereignty, or is it trading one dependency for another?
In an interview broadcast in late September on BF1 TV, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s transitional president, ruled out any prospect of normalising diplomatic relations