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For two days, Vladimir Putin turned his gaze toward Africa—but it was Europe that was listening. Has the continent truly shifted toward Moscow? The evidence suggests otherwise. The October 2026…
Behind the flames: Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign targets Russia’s oil backbone Just hours after a devastating Russian drone strike on a railway station in Dnipro left at least 14 civilians…
Why a single cyber breach at Binance shook the entire cryptocurrency world On a seemingly ordinary October morning in 2026, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange found itself at the center…
Will stretching the CAN cycle boost African football — or leave it vulnerable? In October 2026 the Confederation of African Football abandoned a bold gamble: switching the Africa Cup of…
SIAO 2026 kicks off in Ouagadougou with 30+ nations showcasing craftsmanship The 18th edition of the International Craft Fair of Ouagadougou (SIAO) launched today in Burkina Faso’s capital, uniting artisans,…
As the world watches how new economic alliances reshape global trade, Benin’s Vice President Mariam Chabi Talata has taken a bold step in Moscow. Her mission at the third Russia-Africa…
As Africa stands at a crossroads between energy scarcity and economic transformation, a pivotal question emerges: what policy decisions made in Cotonou could redefine the continent’s energy landscape by 2030?…
The Russian power play in Africa: a giant with clay feet The Kremlin has spent years crafting a bold new image of itself as Africa’s strategic partner of choice. Through…
As the Bénin Senate opened its first ordinary session on October 28, 2026, in Cotonou, its president, Patrice Talon, made political reconciliation a cornerstone of the institution’s mission. This stance…
Is a train station truly a sanctuary in modern warfare? The devastating drone strike on Dnipro’s busy railway platform on October 29, 2026, has forced Ukraine—and the world—to confront a…
At the United Nations General Assembly on October 28, 2026, a pivotal vote took place—one that not only reflected the world’s stance on Cuba but also exposed a striking divergence…
In a groundbreaking shift for North Africa’s geopolitical landscape, Algeria’s Parliament has endorsed an unprecedented military operation in Niger—a significant departure from its traditional regional stance. This decisive action not…