First Nigeria Ebola case confirmed in Abuja after regional outbreak Health authorities in Nigeria have confirmed the country’s first case of Ebola in years, marking a critical moment in the continent’s fight against the deadly virus. A woman who recently traveled through East Africa was diagnosed in Abuja after developingContinue Reading
Military regime tightens legal measures to combat jihadist violence The National Assembly of Burkina Faso has approved a sweeping penal reform that brings back the death penalty, abolished in 2018, as part of a broader crackdown on terrorism and serious crimes. The move, which passed unanimously on October 20, 2026,Continue Reading
Dakar’s tense standstill as unions push for accountability Dakar, October 2026 — Senegal faces a decisive moment as labor unions launch a 72-hour nationwide strike from October 21 to 23, putting pressure on the government to fulfill long-overdue commitments. The walkout, backed by multiple unions including the influential G7 coalitionContinue Reading
Alors que les attaques continuent de frapper le nord-est du Mali et de provoquer des déplacements de population, le massacre de Tagadayat relance les interrogations sur l’efficacité de la stratégie sécuritaire du pays. Des enquêtes journalistiques antérieures estiment à près de 900 millions de dollars le coût du partenariat militaireContinue Reading
New protest ban signals crackdown on oil sector scrutiny The Nigerien transitional authorities have imposed a blanket ban on public demonstrations related to oil sector governance, intensifying restrictions on civic engagement. The move directly impacts opposition groups planning to voice concerns over the handling of Agadem oil fields and revenueContinue Reading
The Price of Security: One Billion Dollars Spent on Russian Forces Mali has allocated nearly one billion dollars to fund its partnership with Russian paramilitary groups, initially Wagner and later integrated into the Africa Corps framework. These forces cost approximately $10,000 per fighter per month, a substantial financial commitment thatContinue Reading
Moscow’s expanding security footprint in Africa is taking a new turn as gold concessions become the currency of influence in volatile Sahel nations. New reports reveal how a Russian-linked network is leveraging military partnerships to secure lucrative mining contracts, raising concerns over long-term sovereignty and economic transparency. From soldiers toContinue Reading
Lille suffer shock 0-1 defeat to Brest in Ligue 1 seventh round Lille endured a painful 0-1 home defeat to Brest in the seventh round of Ligue 1, with the match kicking off last night at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The Lille side, fielding a makeshift lineup due to absences, saw theirContinue Reading
BAMAKO — On Thursday, October 1, the official start of the 2026-2027 school year in Mali was proclaimed with pomp and ambition. Transitional President General Assimi Goïta declared it the “Year of Education and Culture.” But behind the official slogan lies a stark, painful truth: more than 2,400 schools willContinue Reading
Cotonou — Benin has secured 500 million euros in a landmark financing operation, but the real story lies in the financial engineering that made it possible. In partnership with the African Development Bank Group, the West African nation tapped international capital markets at a time when many emerging economies areContinue Reading
The dust had barely settled on the military outpost at Lalgaye when the first claims began to circulate. On Thursday, 1 October, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) formally acknowledged responsibility for a wave of simultaneous assaults that had struck Burkina Faso five days earlier, onContinue Reading
Un héritage contesté : répression, déplacements et souveraineté Quatre ans après la prise de pouvoir du capitaine Ibrahim Traoré au Burkina Faso, le pays reste profondément marqué par un conflit armé qui continue de faire des victimes civiles et de déplacer des millions de personnes. Si la junte revendique desContinue Reading