Mali’s 121 million FCFA migrant reintegration payout: what we know so far
A direct look at the 121 million FCFA allocation On Monday, October 12, Minister Mossa Ag Attaher, in charge of Malians abroad and African integration, led a ceremony to hand out funding for 90 socio-economic reintegration projects run by returning migrants. The total envelope: 121 million CFA francs, averaging between 1 and 2 million per […]
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Sonko tells national assembly: public officials owe the people an explanation
Assemblée nationale : Ousmane Sonko fait de la reddition des comptes une exigence envers le peuple « Et cette dette-là, aucun gouvernement ne peut la renégocier », a déclaré le chef du gouvernement, soulignant que la reddition des comptes constitue un principe fondamental de la gestion publique. À l’ouverture de la session unique de l’Assemblée […]
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Joseph Kabila takes charge of the FRN as eastern Congo’s rebellion enters a new phase
Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has assumed leadership of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a new politico-military platform unveiled in Goma. The structure brings together senior figures from the AFC-M23 alliance, and its creation could shift the balance of power in eastern DRC while […]
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Niger’s military uniform plant: financed by solidarity funds, results remain unproven
The cornerstone-laying ceremony for a military uniform production unit, announced with a capacity of 1,000 uniforms per day and financed from its own resources by the Solidarity Fund for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (FSSP), has reignited debate over the Nigerien authorities’ priorities. As the country faces persistent insecurity and many citizens struggle with daily […]
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Gabon accelerates API-PNR deployment to tighten passenger screening at Libreville airport
Le ministre d’État, ministre des Transports, de la Marine marchande et de la Logistique, Ulrich Manfombi Manfombi, a visité lundi les installations de Sécuriport à l’aéroport international Léon-Mba de Libreville. Cette visite vise à accélérer la mise en service du système API-PNR, un dispositif technologique destiné à renforcer le contrôle des voyageurs internationaux et à […]
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ECOWAS court inducts five judges in Abuja as Aihou of Benin joins the bench
Five magistrates were sworn in on 6 October 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, to join the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Among them is Désiré Henri Aihou of Benin. They begin a four-year, non-renewable term. The new bench: profiles and mandate The incoming judges are Awa Bah of The […]
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Robert Montoya faces fresh Bouaké complaint while courting northern Togo security deals
Robert Montoya is back in the spotlight. A fresh complaint filed in Paris over the 2004 Bouaké bombing has revived scrutiny of the French arms dealer, just as he appears to be angling for a role in securing northern Togo. The twin developments raise hard questions about the private networks that orbit military institutions — […]
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Sahel displacement nearly doubles since 2020, UNHCR data shows
The forced displacement crisis in the Sahel continues to escalate. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger now host nearly 4 million displaced persons and refugees almost twice the figure recorded in 2020, the year marked by Mali’s first military coup. Official narratives versus the reality on […]
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China’s economic footprint expands steadily across Togo
EconomieTogo L’empreinte chinoise gagne du terrain économique au Togo Noël Tadégnon 12/10/202612 octobre 2026 De Pékin à Lomé, la coopération chinoise s’affiche dans le commerce et les infrastructures, entre opportunités économiques et défis industriels. https://p.dw.com/p/5OAJh À Lomé, la présence chinoise se remarque jusque dans les habitudes de consommation. Dans les China Mall, ces centres commerciaux […]
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Benin secures Geneva seat as Inès Hadonou-Toffoun joins UN human rights advisory committee
Benin has strengthened its international standing following the election of jurist Inès Hadonou-Toffoun to the United Nations Human Rights Council Advisory Committee. She will serve a term from 2026 to 2029 among a panel of 18 international experts. Beyond the personal distinction, this election offers the country a platform to showcase its expertise and contribute […]
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Japan releases another 10.8 billion FCFA for Cotonou’s Vêdoko interchange phase two
Benin and Japan sign fresh grant as Vêdoko works advance Benin and Japan have signed a new grant agreement worth 10.8 billion FCFA to bankroll the second phase of the Vêdoko interchange in Cotonou, pushing the total announced financing for the project to 26.228 billion FCFA. The deal was concluded on Friday, 9 October 2026, […]
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Senegal schools reopen October 12 after flood delay
SociétéSénégal Sénégal : les élèves retrouvent enfin le chemin de l’école Saikou Seydi 12/10/202612 octobre 2026 La rentrée scolaire, initialement prévue le 8 octobre, a été reportée à ce lundi 12 octobre en raison des fortes pluies et de l’état de certains établissements scolaires. https://p.dw.com/p/5O9QZ Masque bien ajusté sur le visage, gants de protection aux […]
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