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Drones over the Kremlin: how Kyiv forced a new phase in the conflict The September 19-20 strikes on Moscow represent more than a tactical shift—they mark a definitive turning point…
The Republic of Benin has entered a decisive phase in its healthcare sector with the official inauguration of the second term of the Health Sector Regulatory Authority (ARS). The ceremony,…
Home Latest news Amnesty’s report marks a turning point for miners in eastern DRC: the M23’s grip on coltan is now under scrutiny A devastating new report from Amnesty International…
From battlefield setbacks to strategic reckoning in Mali Bamako’s bold rhetoric of military resurgence now collides with a stark reality: Mali’s armed forces continue to suffer devastating reverses against jihadist…
The night the Nigerien regime faced its darkest hour The late hours of August 28, 2026, became etched in Niger’s military history when a faction of special forces launched a…
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Benin (CCI Bénin) has taken a decisive step, approving its 2027 draft budget at 6.6 billion FCFA. The vote, held during the institution’s…
In a decisive move that signals a new chapter for Casamance, Ousmane Sonko traveled to Bambali in the Sédhiou region to stand alongside Sadio Mané at the groundbreaking of the…
Breaking point: Can Burkina Faso’s military-led strategy secure its people? The Burkina Faso government has launched an unprecedented initiative to train its own military elite, positioning the move as a…
Gabon has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its fishing relationship with the European Union. The Minister of Fisheries, Maritime Affairs and Blue Economy, Aimé Martial Massamba, has been tasked…
In a decisive move that underscores both resilience and looming risk, S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Cameroon’s sovereign credit rating at ‘B-/B’ with a stable outlook. The verdict, delivered in…
The breakthrough in Senegal’s budget standoff: revised finance bill 2026 finally reaches parliament After days of mounting tension and sharp criticism from National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko, the Senegalese government…
As Mali’s military leadership downplayed the severity of the Dioura confrontation with a dismissive “nothing happened there,” the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) delivered a decisive…