Gabon’s silent revolution: how a new social manual could transform vulnerable lives
2026-10-14
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Behind the scenes: how Joseph Kabila’s new alliance reshapes Congo’s power struggle
2026-10-14
From ex-leader to rebel figurehead: the strategic maneuver behind the FRN The Democratic Republic of Congo is witnessing a dramatic escalation in its long-running crisis after former president Joseph Kabila took command of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a hybrid political-military coalition unveiled in Goma onContinue Reading
Uncovering the hidden costs of corruption on Cameroon’s public funds in 2025
2026-10-14
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Mali’s aerial strikes controversy: uncovering the truth behind the civilian casualties in Ségou
2026-10-14
Unraveling the roots of a tragic military operation In the heart of Mali’s central region, a recent airstrike has left a trail of grief and raised profound questions about the conduct of military operations and the protection of civilians. The village of Zanakoro in the Ségou region became the unintendedContinue Reading
Hidden depths: how Russia’s shadow fleet exploits Benin’s maritime loopholes
2026-10-14
The interception of the DF Peak by French naval forces off the coast of La Réunion in October 2026 has exposed the sophisticated tactics employed by Russia’s so-called shadow fleet to evade international sanctions. Beyond the headlines of a high-seas seizure, the operation reveals the vulnerabilities in maritime governance andContinue Reading
Oil scandal in Niger: the hidden mechanics of a 418 billion FCFA debt
2026-10-14
In Niamey, behind the closed doors of the Prime Minister’s office, the management of the oil crisis has turned into a financial showdown. An explosive look at the October 12, 2026, private meeting reveals how SONIDEP’s failures, the inflation of questionable penalties, and a high-stakes financial standoff with SORAZ cameContinue Reading
What Ecobank’s CIPS agreement reveals about the quiet rewiring of Africa-China payments
2026-10-14
Behind Ecobank’s signature of a memorandum of understanding with China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) in Beijing on 10 October 2026 lies a deeper story: African banks are gradually building the plumbing that could make renminbi settlements a routine part of doing business with China. The deal, signed on theContinue Reading
Inside Gabon’s land digitisation push: what the October 12 meeting reveals about stalled momentum
2026-10-14
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Why Joseph Kabila took the FRN helm: the strategy behind the reshuffle
2026-10-14
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Inside Spain’s high-speed rail disruption: what the Madrid-Barcelona fire reveals about network vulnerabilities
2026-10-13
When a fire broke out in the rear cab of a Renfe AVE train near Ricla on October 12, the immediate priority was evacuating all 283 passengers — which was accomplished without injuries. Yet the incident’s deeper significance lies in its ripple effects: the shutdown of high-speed rail traffic betweenContinue Reading
Why Rwanda’s Formula 1 deal matters beyond the racetrack: the inside story behind the Bugesera project
2026-10-13
The return of Formula 1 to Africa is not simply a sporting headline. It is the outcome of years of quiet lobbying, a carefully calibrated national strategy, and a broader shift in how the sport views the continent. Rwanda has secured a ten-year agreement to host a Grand Prix onContinue Reading
Benin’s sustainable cities push: the forces driving change beyond the FIC 2026 stage
2026-10-13
Affordable housing, smoother daily commutes, smarter waste collection, flood protection and job creation: Benin’s urban transition is gaining momentum, and the FIC 2026 forum in Cotonou offered a rare look at what is actually driving it. Behind the official theme of low-carbon territorial economies lies a more revealing story —Continue Reading