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Nigeria has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola virus disease in the capital, Abuja, since the Bundibugyo strain began spreading across Central and East Africa earlier this year. The…
As Burkina Faso grapples with a relentless jihadist insurgency, the military-led government has made a seismic shift in its approach to justice. On October 20, 2026, the National People’s Assembly…
Dakar’s standstill: when unmet promises ignite a national dialogue The streets of Dakar remain paralysed on the third day of an unprecedented 72-hour strike, as Senegalese workers amplify their voices…
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…
As long lines snake outside petrol stations in Niamey, Niger’s government has taken drastic action—not to fix a crumbling energy system, but to silence the voices demanding accountability. On October…
Military regime reverses eight-year moratorium on capital punishment The Burkina Faso legislature, dominated by the junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, unanimously adopted a new penal code on October 20,…
What does real madrid’s unbeaten run mean for their champions league clash with rb leipzig? The stage is set at the Santiago Bernabéu for a showdown that could redefine the…
Why Bamako bet $1 billion on Russian military support Mali has committed nearly a billion dollars to a military partnership with Russian forces, first through Wagner Group operatives and later…
Why gold-backed security deals could cost Sahel nations their sovereignty In an era where security partnerships are increasingly measured in gold reserves rather than bullets, African nations are grappling with…
CNews controversy sparks urgent questions in Benin A leading voice in Benin’s media landscape has launched a high-stakes challenge against the continued broadcasting of CNews in the country. Claudy Siar,…
The military juntas of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger made headlines across Africa by ousting French and Western forces, vowing to reclaim sovereignty and quash terrorism. But with Moscow’s Africa…
The transfer of $17.6 million from a Congolese government account to a US defense contractor has triggered a political firestorm in Washington. At the heart of the controversy is Richard…