Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France launch codeshare flights between Abidjan and Paris
The aviation sector between Côte d’Ivoire and France reaches a significant milestone with the launch of a mutual codeshare agreement on the Paris–Abidjan route, effective from October 25, 2026. Both airlines, Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France, will now sell seats on each other’s flights under their own branding, providingContinue Reading
Mali’s livestock export ban: a short-term fix that threatens long-term economic stability
In an abrupt policy shift, Mali’s government has announced plans to suspend livestock exports for a six-month period with the possibility of renewal. The move, framed as a measure to curb soaring meat prices domestically, has ignited widespread concern across the private sector, particularly among cattle breeders, traders, and transportersContinue Reading
Senegal’s debt crisis takes a dramatic turn as parliamentary head resists IMF demands
Parliament’s rejection sends shockwaves through global bond markets Global investors holding Senegalese sovereign debt felt the tremors on Monday after Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and leader of the ruling Pastef party, issued a stark warning from the parliamentary floor. He threatened to block both the 2026 supplementaryContinue Reading
Niger faces backlash over journalist Moussa Kaka’s undisclosed detention
Niger is facing mounting pressure as media advocates and human rights defenders demand urgent answers regarding the prolonged detention of prominent journalist Moussa Kaka. The lack of transparency surrounding his case has sparked widespread concern and raised serious questions about the country’s commitment to press freedom and legal due process.Continue Reading
Bénin, Nigeria, and Cameroon advance customs digital integration to boost trade flows
Three West African nations collaborate on customs digital interconnection to streamline cross-border trade Bénin, Nigeria, and Cameroon are advancing a landmark initiative to interconnect their customs IT systems, supported by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The project aims to accelerate trade flows, reduce border processing delays, and enhance regional economicContinue Reading
Nigeria detects first Ebola case in years, health officials scramble to contain spread
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
Burkina Faso reinstates death penalty amid security crisis
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
Senegal’s 72-hour strike: workers demand action amid government delays
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
Mali : Plus de 40 civils massacrés à Tagadayat, Africa Corps face au défi de la protection des populations
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
Cameroun | Risque souverain : la succession de Biya pèse sur la note du Trésor
L’agence Fitch Ratings a abaissé, le 16 octobre 2026, la note de défaut émetteur à long terme du Cameroun de « B » à « B- », tout en maintenant une perspective stable. La note en monnaie locale a subi le même déclassement. Cette dégradation traduit une perception accrue desContinue Reading
Niger’s fuel crisis: government clamps down on protests amid soaring shortages
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
Real madrid vs rb leipzig preview: champions league clash at bernabeu
Real Madrid hosts RB Leipzig in a high-stakes Champions League Group Stage match at the Estadio Bernabéu on October 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM CET. This clash will determine momentum heading into a tough domestic run, including the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona. Match details and timing The kickoff isContinue Reading