Barely 77 kilometres north-east of Ouagadougou, the village of Boussouma is enduring a humanitarian and security crisis without precedent. Once a crossroads of trade and a symbol of community cohesion, the locality is now witnessing a forced rural exodus, as residents flee the relentless advance and gradual entrenchment of armedContinue Reading
On 22 September 2026, Bamako hosted the 66th anniversary of Mali’s independence, a ceremony presided over by General Assimi Goïta and featuring a troop review, a parade of the defence and security forces, and an aerial display. The event followed the established pattern of national commemorations, with official tributes andContinue Reading
The dust has barely settled on Gabon’s decision to suspend its fisheries partnership with the European Union, and already the fallout is reshaping the nation’s approach to ocean resource management. On September 18, 2026, Libreville officially launched new negotiations aimed at rebuilding a sustainable fishing accord—one that reflects its evolvingContinue Reading
Video sparks nationwide outrage, judicial probe targets alleged adult manipulators The Republic of Chad is grappling with the fallout of a viral video that has ignited a public debate over the manipulation of minors in military attire. Following the circulation of footage showing five underage individuals in military uniforms makingContinue Reading
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Beninese Agency for Civil Protection (ABPC) took a decisive step toward modernizing its operational toolkit. During an official ceremony held at the Ministry of Interior and Public Security in Cotonou, the agency received a substantial consignment of vehicles, computer equipment and logistics accessories financedContinue Reading
Senegal has achieved a significant milestone by securing its first bond listing on the Regional Securities Exchange (BRVM), marking a new chapter in its sovereign debt strategy. The West African nation successfully introduced four treasury bonds totaling 305 billion West African CFA francs, or roughly 465 million euros, into theContinue Reading
The announcement landed like a thunderclap: Burkina Faso had reportedly produced or adapted nearly 300 armored vehicles dubbed “Nanga” (scorpion) since November 2025. Captain Ibrahim Traoré, head of the Transition, presented the state or mixed company “Faso Armored” as the new engine of Burkinabè military autonomy. The claim stirred prideContinue Reading
A capital on edge after a veteran broadcaster vanishes The shockwaves from the sudden disappearance of Moussa Kaka, a well-known Nigerien journalist and director-general of Radio Télévision Saraounia (RTS), are still rippling through Niamey and far beyond. A historic figure in Sahelian news, Kaka has been out of contact forContinue Reading
The verdict in Cameroon’s controversial ‘ministerial glasses case’ has ignited a fierce public debate, revealing deep anxieties about the future of journalism in the country. Four reporters now face harsh penalties after a court ruling tied their professional conduct to a minor allegation involving a pair of eyeglasses belonging toContinue Reading
The south-west of Nigeria is reeling from a public health disaster that has left communities in mourning and prompted hard questions about how cheap, dangerous liquor continues to circulate. At least 48 people are confirmed dead and some 180 others remain seriously ill after consuming locally brewed alcohol cut withContinue Reading
A milestone met with sombre reflection rather than celebration On Tuesday, 22 September 2026, Mali marked 66 years since it assumed international sovereignty. Yet more than six decades after the independence declarations of 1960, the mood across the country leaned toward gravity rather than popular festivity. In a nation grapplingContinue Reading
Nearly 300 Nanga armoured vehicles have been presented by Burkina Faso’s leadership as a milestone for national defence sovereignty. Yet the central question remains unresolved: where were these vehicles actually built, and how much of each one is genuinely Burkinabè? On 21 September, junta leader Ibrahim Traoré stated that closeContinue Reading