Cameroon’s far north on edge after Boko Haram attack on christians leaves young man scarred
Cameroon’s far north on edge after Boko Haram attack on christians leaves young man scarred September 23, 2026 Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Following a brutal Boko Haram assault in Cameroon’s Far North that targeted Christians, Oumar, a 20-year-old survivor, has become a symbol of resistance—and desperation—as the region grapplesContinue Reading
Benin’s civil protection agency just got a major upgrade — here’s how people are reacting
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’s BRVM bond debut stirs debate over debt strategy and market impact
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
Benin’s road crackdown stirs public debate: what next after heavy fines pile up?
Benin’s road crackdown stirs public debate: what next after heavy fines pile up? The Republic of Benin’s latest traffic enforcement surge has ignited heated discussions nationwide. Public reactions are sharply divided as the Police républicaine intensifies crackdowns on road violations, leaving citizens grappling with steep fines and uncertain consequences. WithContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire braces for major economic shifts after World Bank’s $5.3B portfolio reveal in Abidjan
The 5.3 billion dollar active portfolio of the World Bank Group in Côte d’Ivoire, comprising 25 key projects, was prominently unveiled in Abidjan during the inaugural edition of the Open Doors Days. The two-day event, held on September 21 and 22, 2026, served as a launching pad for public discussionsContinue Reading
Nanga armored vehicles: the fallout, the doubts, and what Burkina Faso faces next
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
Chadian rebels in Lomé: the fallout, the backlash, and Togo’s uncertain path forward
The fallout from Togo’s quiet accommodation of Chadian armed factions is no longer a matter of speculation. It is now a live political question that is reshaping public debate in Lomé and raising uncomfortable questions about where the country is heading. The dramatic detention of Luc Beyam, a senior figureContinue Reading
Niger’s press holds its breath: outrage, unanswered questions, and what may follow Moussa Kaka’s disappearance in Niamey
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
Cameroon’s ministerial glasses scandal sparks national debate over press freedom
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
Mali: what happens after Africa Corps’ 358 dead — fallout, debate and the road ahead
A symbolic threshold that unsettles the official narrative The three-year mark of the Russian paramilitary presence in Mali has been crossed with a death toll that directly challenges the junta’s claims of a “security reconquest” in the Sahel. Independent conflict monitors, cross-checked security leaks and field data now point toContinue Reading
Ondo methanol deaths: 48 fatalities, 15 arrests and a reckoning over bootleg alcohol
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
After the $410 million US migration offer, what’s next for the Sahel alliance?
The three Sahel states that form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — have spent recent years loudly severing ideological ties with their traditional Western partners, France and the United States chief among them. So when it emerged that diplomatic and economic channels withContinue Reading