Nigeria’s presidential election: unpacking the police’s behind-the-scenes security strategy
The upcoming Nigeria presidential election has thrust the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) into the spotlight—not just for its traditional role in crowd control, but for its behind-the-scenes strategy to safeguard a process many Nigerians fear could be derailed by violence, fraud, and deep-rooted political tensions. The stakes could not be higher. With Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s […]
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What Benin’s tax office isn’t saying about the Parakou, Comè and Lokossa online rollout
Behind the rollout: why these three cities, and why now The General Directorate of Taxes is set to bring its e-services platform to partner taxpayers attached to the Small Business Tax Centres of Parakou, Comè and Lokossa, with a staggered activation beginning 21 September 2026. On the surface, the announcement reads as a routine extension […]
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Sevilla vs Barcelona: the hidden mechanics behind La Liga’s most lopsided fixture
This article contains affiliate links to advertisers. Play responsibly, 18+ Behind the glossy scorelines and the headline names, the Sevilla vs Barcelona fixture at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Saturday 19 September 2026 reveals a deeper story about how two clubs have taken radically different paths to arrive at the same weekend. Barcelona’s six wins from […]
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Mali’s prison crunch: how mass arrests are reshaping justice and society
Mali’s prison system is straining under an unprecedented crisis, pushing facilities beyond their limits and exposing deeper structural weaknesses within the justice system. While chronic overcrowding has long been a challenge, recent years have seen the situation escalate dramatically due to a surge in detentions driven by intensified security operations and political transitions. The hidden […]
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What the US-trained general is doing differently with Niger’s elite forces
The rise of General Moussa Salaou Barmou to the helm of Niger’s special forces is more than a career milestone—it is a case study in how American military doctrine reshapes Sahelian warfare. Behind the headlines of Niamey’s July 2023 events, this strategist’s operational playbook reveals a quiet revolution in how Niger counters terrorism. From Fort […]
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Burkina Faso’s flawed agricultural model: how sovereignty overlooks the farmers who feed the nation
The reality in Tougan is starkly different from the rhetoric. Behind the headlines celebrating national sovereignty and industrialization, local farmers are grappling with a harsh truth: selling their harvests at a loss, drowning in debt, and, in extreme cases, contemplating migration just to survive. A farmer from Tougan shares their experience: “Last year’s maize harvest […]
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Inside the World Bank’s Abidjan youth opportunity push: what the 2026 Open Days reveal about jobs and entrepreneurship
The World Bank Group is preparing to host Open Days on 21 and 22 September 2026 at the Patinoire of the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan, a two-day event designed to bridge the gap between young Ivorians and the concrete opportunities available in education, training, employment, and entrepreneurship. Behind the scenes, the initiative reflects a […]
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Behind Niger’s youth rallying call: how the FPL’s bold move is rewriting the security narrative
The Nigerien military junta’s persistent failure to restore security has pushed the Front Populaire pour la Justice (FPL) into uncharted territory. In a sweeping outreach campaign, the rebel movement has unveiled a multilingual video appeal that cuts across linguistic and regional divides, directly targeting the nation’s youth with an urgent call to arms. Far from […]
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Mali’s north in crisis: how targeted water strikes left 43 dead and pastoral life in ruins
The hidden strategy behind Kidal’s wells: why water became a weapon of war Between September 15 and 16, 2026, concentrated airstrikes and ground incursions by Malian forces—backed by foreign paramilitary units—slammed into vital water infrastructure across the Kidal region. These attacks weren’t random; they were deliberate blows aimed at the lifelines of a desert society, […]
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Inside Chad’s Klessoum prison release: how Decree No. 2151/PR/2026 quietly cleared 150 sentences
Law and Justice Inside Chad’s Klessoum prison release: how Decree No. 2151/PR/2026 quietly cleared 150 sentences The mass remission at Klessoum remand prison did not happen overnight — it was the product of a presidential decree, a carefully calibrated legal formula, and a ceremony that turned abstract clemency into 150 walked-out doors. Hassan Abderamane 17 […]
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Benin’s AA- rating upgrade: market reactions, public debate and what lies ahead
Benin has crossed a significant threshold in its quest for financial independence and economic recognition. On September 15, Bloomfield Investment Corporation raised the country’s long-term sovereign rating from A+ to AA- on its local currency scale, moving Benin into the symbolic and strategic “investment grade” category. This decision by the Abidjan-based agency validates the strength […]
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Brigitte Tchede at the African University Games 2026: what her Cairo double really changes for Benin
The 2026 African University Games in Cairo are still unfolding, but Benin already has a story to tell. Brigitte Tchede, a Porto-Novo native, has claimed two medals in two different events, opening Benin’s account at the 12th edition of the continental university sports gathering. Her performances have sparked debate about what this double podium means […]
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