Nigeria confirms first Bundibugyo Ebola case in years, heightening regional health risks
Nigeria has confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease, detected in the capital city of Abuja, according to health authorities. The patient, a woman who recently traveled through East Africa, is now in isolation and receiving medical care. This case marks a critical moment for West Africa, as the virus risks crossing […]
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Burkina Faso reinstates death penalty amid security crisis
Government defends harsher penalties as solution to jihadist violence The Burkina Faso military leadership has escalated its crackdown on crime by reinstating the death penalty, following legislative approval of a new penal code that abolishes a 2018 ban. The move, framed as a measure to bolster national security, has intensified debates about whether extreme penalties […]
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Senegal braces for nationwide strike as workers demand long-overdue reforms
Dakar, October 2026 — Senegal faces a high-stakes showdown as trade unions launch a 72-hour nationwide strike beginning October 21. The protest centers on unfulfilled government promises, delayed wage payments, and deteriorating working conditions across key sectors. As tensions escalate, authorities insist on dialogue while threatening legal repercussions for non-compliance with industrial action protocols. The […]
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Mali : Plus de 40 civils massacrés à Tagadayat, Africa Corps face au défi de la protection des populations
Alors que les attaques continuent de frapper le nord-est du Mali et de provoquer des déplacements de population, le massacre de Tagadayat relance les interrogations sur l’efficacité de la stratégie sécuritaire du pays. Des enquêtes journalistiques antérieures estiment à près de 900 millions de dollars le coût du partenariat militaire russe entre 2021 et 2025. […]
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Niger’s fuel crisis worsens as protests on oil management face ban
Niger’s transitional government has imposed a blanket ban on all protests related to oil management, citing vague “public security” concerns. The move comes as the country grapples with an escalating fuel shortage that has left long queues at gas stations across Niamey. The ban, announced by the Ministry of Interior under General Mohamed Toumba, specifically […]
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Mali’s $1 billion Russian military deal: assessing tangible security gains
The Malian government has allocated nearly one billion dollars to fund its partnership with Russian paramilitary forces, including first Wagner Group fighters and now Africa Corps units. With each contractor reportedly costing approximately $10,000 per month, this financial commitment has raised pressing questions about measurable security outcomes. Since severing ties with former Western allies, Bamako […]
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Russia’s gold-for-security deals in central Africa: how sovereignty is traded for stability
Russian security firms deepen ties with central Africa through gold-backed deals In the Central African Republic (CAR), the private military network linked to Pavel Prigojine—son of the late Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigojine—has allegedly expanded into a $400 million annual business empire. This model, blending security services, gold mining, and alleged illicit trade, raises critical questions […]
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Is Mali gambling away an entire generation by closing over 2,400 schools?
Rentrée 2026-2027 in Mali: A Bet Against the Future The first day of October 2026 marks the official start of Mali’s new school year. Under a polished national campaign, the transitional government in Bamako has grandly declared this the ‘Year of Education and Culture’—a bold vow to prioritize learning and nation-building. Yet, behind the ceremonial […]
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Can Benin’s 500 million euro bond overcome Africa’s infrastructure funding gap?
The Republic of Benin has just redefined its financial strategy by securing a landmark €500 million bond issuance—proving that smart debt management can unlock sustainable development. But will this historic €500 million deal truly transform the West African nation, or merely highlight the region’s persistent infrastructure financing challenges? How Benin engineered Africa’s most competitive long-term […]
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Burkina Faso’s twin jihadist assaults: can security forces halt the expanding threat?
How coordinated strikes on Lalgaye and Ouahigouya are reshaping Burkina Faso’s security landscape On September 26, Burkina Faso faced a pivotal moment as coordinated jihadist attacks erupted simultaneously in two strategically critical regions. The assaults, later claimed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), have intensified questions about the nation’s ability […]
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Burkina Faso: the contested legacy of Traoré’s four years and the debate it has unleashed
A military takeover that promised to reverse the tide On 30 September 2022, Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power in Burkina Faso by toppling Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba. Four years on, the young junta leader claims to have reshaped the nation: reclaiming territory, strengthening the army, asserting national sovereignty, and breaking with several Western partners. Yet […]
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Lamu refinery launch: Benin’s Wadagni joins continental push as debate shifts to delivery and dividends
Lamu, Kenya — 30 September 2026. Benin’s president, Romuald Wadagni, joined fellow African leaders on Wednesday in Lamu, on Kenya’s northern coast, to mark the start of construction on the East African refinery being developed by the group of Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. A continental cast gathers on Kenya’s coast Among those standing alongside the […]
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