Benin’s Désiré Henri Aihou sworn in at ECOWAS court in Abuja
Benin has placed one of its own on the bench of West Africa’s top community court. On 6 October 2026, Dr Désiré Henri Aihou took the judicial oath as a judge of the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja, accepting a four-year term that cannot be renewed. The appointment is more than a diplomatic formality. […]
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Gabon fuel stations reject food containers under new approved jerrycan rule
By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Journalist
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Ebola in DR Congo: outbreak crosses into Kenya as death toll climbs to 4,080
By Maimouna Kaboré — Journalist
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Moussa Kaka held in Niger as Tiani’s junta stays silent on his fate
Journalist’s detention confirmed but details remain undisclosed The fate of Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka, who vanished over a month ago after leaving the premises of Radio Télévision Saraounia in Niamey, has finally been partially clarified. According to Nigerien authorities, he is “alive” and “detained by the authorities.” This information was confirmed on 6 October by […]
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Algeria and Niger activate trans-Saharan fiber optic link at Assamaka
At Assamaka, on the threshold of the Sahara, Algeria and Niger have formally brought their trans-Saharan fiber optic connection into service. Beyond the kilometers of cable and promises of high-speed internet lies far more than a simple telecom project: access to international bandwidth, reduced digital dependence, potential new revenue streams for operators, and for Algiers, […]
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Niger and Algeria switch on 100 Gbit/s fibre link at Assamaka
By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Journalist
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Benin’s economy set to expand 7.7% in 2027 as inflation stays tame
Benin is on track to remain one of West Africa’s most dynamic economies, with the World Bank projecting gross domestic product growth of 7.7% in 2027. The forecast caps a three-year stretch of robust expansion, following estimated growth of 8.1% in 2025 and 7.8% in 2026. Growth path outpaces regional average The latest projections confirm […]
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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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FLA leaves Kidal: a tactical pullback that reshapes northern Mali’s war
The Front for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA) says it has pulled its fighters out of Kidal, a key city in northern Mali, describing the operation as a “controlled strategic withdrawal.” The independence movement insists its combatants left without facing a direct ground battle and that the move is only temporary. The announcement opens another […]
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Bissau arms crackdown: the junta’s tightening grip on the December election
Bissau arms crackdown: the junta’s tightening grip on the December election Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities are conducting a sweeping disarmament campaign across the capital, with weapons discovered in shipping containers and residential properties. The searches specifically target equipment allegedly linked to armed elements associated with former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló. The operation unfolds weeks before the […]
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Burkina Faso’s digital state vs. the real emergencies: security and education first
As Ouagadougou lights up for the national days of patriotic commitment and civic participation, the transitional government rolls out its full communications machinery. The “Allée des services au peuple” stands as the ideal showcase for the regime: digital criminal records, online nationality certificates, and the digitalization of universal health insurance (AMU). Everything is staged to […]
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