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The abrupt cancellation of the strike notice at the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex marks a decisive turning point, but not the one Barrick Gold wants the world to see. Behind the…
In Niger, the unexplained disappearance of journalist Moussa Kaka since August 31 has escalated into a defining crisis for press freedom and human rights. The renowned Senegalese human rights advocate…
The Women’s Champions League witnessed a dramatic turn of fortunes at Groupama Stadium on Wednesday as Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, the tournament’s most dominant force, was held to a frustrating 0-0…
The ambush that struck a Russian Africa Corps convoy north of Niono on 28 September 2026 marks a decisive shift in the Sahel’s security landscape, with the jihadist group JNIM…
The arrest and imprisonment of lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana represent a decisive turning point in Niger’s escalating judicial repression. By locking up a prominent human rights defender over a social media…
What began as a routine flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv became a defining moment in aviation security when a violent cockpit incident sent a Boeing 737 MAX 8 plunging…
When Moscow reportedly attached a $20 million price to his capture, Robert Brovdi stopped being just a commander and became a symbol of a decisive shift in how Ukraine fights.…
The strategic pivot: how UN funds are catapulting Gabon toward SDG targets In a landmark announcement, the United Nations System in Gabon, under the leadership of Resident Coordinator Fatou Aminata…
In a decisive move that signals a new chapter in its development trajectory, Benin has successfully raised €500 million — roughly 328 billion FCFA — in international bank financing. This…
Cameroon’s Thali oil permit has reached a defining moment with the presidential green light for a transformative 42.5% stake transfer to Prime Global Energies. Tower Resources, the UK-based offshore operator,…
Benin’s diplomatic machine has shifted into a higher gear. From 28 to 30 September 2026, Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, president of Benin’s Economic and Social Council (CES), is leading an official…
Benin is entering a decisive new phase in its defense strategy. The talks now underway with Algeria represent a genuine turning point, one that signals momentum rather than mere diplomatic…