France and Chad sign defense cooperation declaration in Paris
On October 13, 2026, Emmanuel Macron and Mahamat Idriss Déby formalized a new phase in Franco-Chadian relations by signing a declaration of intent on defense cooperation. This step comes after French troops left Chad and ties with several Sahel countries broke down, signaling a shared commitment by Paris and N’Djamena to rebuild their partnership. Niger’s […]
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Ghana escalates regulatory pressure on gold mining firms
Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer, is intensifying regulatory pressure on its mining industry. The government in Accra is moving to enforce environmental standards more rigorously, crack down on illegal mining, and ensure that the country’s gold wealth delivers greater economic benefits to its citizens. Key enforcement actions against mining operators Several companies are currently facing […]
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Joseph Kabila takes over FRN: former president now leads Congo’s rebellion
Le grand invité Afrique RDC: «prendre la tête de la rébellion permet à Joseph Kabila de la rassembler et de clarifier les choses» Publié le : 14/10/2026 – 07:33 Écouter – 05:36 La rébellion change de visage. Depuis lundi, c’est l’ancien président Joseph Kabila lui-même qui prend la tête du mouvement politico-militaire, qui était basé […]
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Dakar 2026 youth Olympics: Senegal confirms all venues ready as final preparations accelerate
13 oct. 2026 Télécharger la grille tarifaireThème Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode JOJ DAKAR 2026 : LE SÉNÉGAL ENTRE DANS LA DERNIÈRE LIGNE DROITE a-la-une 13 oct. 2026 À quelques semaines du coup d’envoi des Jeux olympiques de la jeunesse Dakar 2026, prévu du 31 octobre au 13 novembre, le Sénégal entre […]
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Joseph Kabila’s FRN launch triggers sharp divisions across DR Congo
PolitiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo En RDC, la nouvelle initiative de Joseph Kabila divise les Congolais La rédaction francophone de la DW 13/10/202613 octobre 2026 Au lendemain de la création du mouvement rebelle dénommé Front pour la refondation de la nation (FRN), chapeauté par l’ancien président Joseph Kabila, les réactions se multiplient. https://p.dw.com/p/5ODks La création du […]
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Train fire on Madrid-Barcelona AVE: 283 passengers evacuated safely near Ricla
A fire broke out aboard a Renfe AVE high-speed train traveling from Madrid to Figueres via Barcelona on Monday, October 12, forcing the evacuation of 283 passengers. The incident occurred near Ricla in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, and led to the suspension of high-speed rail traffic between Madrid and Barcelona for several hours. No […]
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Rwanda secures ten-year Formula 1 deal to bring Grand Prix to Bugesera
Rwanda has signed a ten-year agreement with Formula 1 to host a Grand Prix at a new circuit in Bugesera, roughly 40 kilometres south of Kigali, starting in the early 2030s. The announcement, made on Tuesday 13 October 2026 in Kigali, ends more than three decades without a Formula 1 race on African soil, dating […]
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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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Benin’s FIC 2026 puts sustainable cities at the heart of better living
Affordable housing, smoother transport, improved waste management, flood prevention, and job creation: the shift toward sustainable cities is opening new pathways to better living conditions. In Cotonou, the fourth edition of the International Forum on Living Environment (FIC), which concluded on 10 October 2026, brought into focus the challenges of urban development that balances environmental […]
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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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