DRC census: Guylain Nyembo says full national coverage is guaranteed
By Maimouna Kaboré — Journalist
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Kémi Séba denied diplomatic immunity in South Africa as extradition case advances
Kémi Séba’s legal battle in South Africa reached a critical juncture on October 6, 2026, when a South African court declined to recognize his claimed diplomatic status from Niger. The court found no official documentation to support his accreditation as a Nigerien diplomat in South Africa. As a result, Kémi Séba remains in custody while […]
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M51.3 missile: France strengthens nuclear deterrence as Europe braces for new threats
The first acceptance test of the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Le Vigilant comes amid a sharp deterioration in Europe’s security environment. As airspace violations, drone incursions, and tensions between Russia and NATO countries multiply, Emmanuel Macron defends the strengthening of French nuclear deterrence as a tool designed to preserve […]
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Senegal floods: what Sonko’s two years at the helm actually delivered
By Maimouna Kaboré — Journalist
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Cotonou port’s transit traffic jumps from 9.6 to 14.7 million tonnes
The port of Cotonou is pressing ahead with its transformation, cementing its position among West Africa’s leading gateways for imports and exports. As regional trade patterns shift, Benin’s flagship maritime infrastructure is widening its reach and pulling in new cargo flows. That strategy is already delivering measurable results. Transit traffic has risen sharply, driven largely […]
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Spain’s housing plan fails in parliament, Sánchez calls snap election
Spain has been thrown into fresh political uncertainty over housing. After parliament rejected a package of measures aimed at improving access to homes, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has decided to call a snap election. The decision comes amid growing social tension driven by rising rents, climbing property prices and a shortage of affordable housing. In […]
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Cameroon-Nigeria trade revival: customs revenue hits 741 billion CFA francs in 2026
Trade between northern Nigeria and Cameroon’s Far North has been steadily recovering since 2019. Improved security along the corridor has allowed transporters to resume their routes, breathing new life into customs revenues. A convoy of heavy trucks from Nigeria sits parked on both sides of the sandy track linking the economic giant to Cameroon. These […]
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Niger’s uranium gamble: behind the curtain of Niamey’s post-Orano power play
Why Niamey’s uranium strategy after Orano is a high-stakes balancing act The coup of July 2023 didn’t just shift Niger’s political compass—it redrew the entire map of its uranium sector. By breaking ties with France’s Orano, Niamey sought to reclaim control over a resource that has long defined its economic identity. Nationalising the state-owned Somaïr, […]
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Unpacking the strategic forces behind Benin’s 65.5 billion FCFA pact with France
Behind the high-profile ceremony at the Élysée Palace lay a carefully crafted economic blueprint, not just another round of diplomatic handshakes. The 65.5 billion FCFA financing package signed between Benin and France is the result of months of behind-the-scenes negotiations, sector-specific feasibility studies, and alignment between Cotonou’s national development plan and Paris’s strategic investment priorities. […]
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Inside Niger’s media crackdown: why Moussa Kaka’s disappearance exposes deeper threats to press freedom
Behind the disappearance of one of Niger’s most prominent journalists lies a broader, unsettling shift in the country’s media landscape. Since the July 2023 military takeover that brought General Abdourahamane Tiani to power, the space for independent reporting has tightened dramatically. Arrests have escalated, critical media outlets have faced suspension, and legal pressure has become […]
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Unravelling Niger’s fuel sector crisis: how SONIDEP’s 418 billion FCFA debt to SORAZ exposed systemic flaws
The Nigerian oil sector is navigating treacherous waters as the mounting debt of the National Petroleum Products Company (SONIDEP) to the Zinder Refining Company (SORAZ) soars to a staggering 418 billion FCFA. This financial crisis, far from being a sudden shock, reveals deep-rooted structural vulnerabilities that have accumulated over time, threatening both the nation’s fuel […]
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Cameroon’s public debt beyond 15,600 billion FCFA: the forces driving the surge and what the IMF sees
The mechanics behind Cameroon’s 15,607 billion FCFA debt position Cameroon’s public debt stock reached 15,607 billion FCFA by the end of June, equivalent to 44.2 percent of GDP, up from 14,409 billion FCFA a year earlier. The figures, compiled by the autonomous sinking fund known as the Caisse Autonome d’Amortissement, reflect a government that kept […]
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