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The central region of Mali is reeling from another tragic incident as reports emerge of a deadly airstrike that left at least eight civilians dead—mostly women and children—in the village…
The interception of a 244-meter oil tanker by the French Navy in the Indian Ocean has ignited a critical debate: Could Benin’s national flag be the weak link enabling Russia’s…
The clock is ticking. Since September 25, 2026, the Goumeri W-8 well in Niger’s Agadem block has been spewing crude oil and gas over 10 meters into the air—a disaster…
On October 15, 2026, Vassiriki Traoré, Director of Ivory Coast’s National Intelligence Agency, will arrive in Bamako, Mali, following an invitation from the country’s Minister of Security and Civil Protection,…
When a crisis committee’s expenses spiral out of control A closely guarded meeting at Niger’s Primature on October 12, 2026, was meant to stabilize the oil sector. Instead, it exposed…
As Africa’s trade ties with China surge past $348 billion annually, a pivotal question arises: can the yuan reshape the financial landscape of Sino-African commerce? The recent strategic alliance between…
In the heart of Diffa region, Agadem has become the epicenter of an unprecedented industrial crisis. A catastrophic oil and gas eruption officially classified as an exceptional event by Niger’s…
Why Paris and N’Djamena are rewriting defense rules in the Sahel On October 13, 2026, France and Chad took a decisive step toward rebuilding their defense partnership, signing an intention…
As regional tensions simmer in the Sahel, a critical question now dominates diplomatic circles: Can the revival of defense ties between France and Chad reshape security dynamics? On October 13,…
Ghana’s gold mining reforms: can stricter oversight bridge the wealth gap? In Ghana, the conversation has moved beyond whether the gold sector needs reform to how swiftly Accra can implement…
Le grand invité Afrique RDC: «prendre la tête de la rébellion permet à Joseph Kabila de la rassembler et de clarifier les choses» Publié le : 14/10/2026 – 07:33 Écouter…
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