Kabila’s FRN leadership reshapes Congo’s rebel alliance amid Rwanda tensions

Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila has assumed leadership of the Front for the Rebirth of the Nation (FRN), a newly announced politico-military platform in Goma that unites…

Niger allocates solidarity funds to military uniform plant: assessing impact and viability

The inauguration of a military uniform production facility in Niger, funded entirely by the Fonds de solidarité pour la sauvegarde de la patrie (FSSP) and boasting a daily capacity of…

Agadem oil spill: Niger’s environmental emergency demands immediate action

Critical situation at Goumeri W-8 well sparks urgent environmental alerts The sudden eruption at the Goumeri W-8 oil well in Niger’s Agadem basin has triggered immediate environmental alarms, raising serious…

Joseph Kabila forms new alliance with M23 in eastern DRC rebellion

By Mariama Hamani — Journaliste / Rédacteur

Five judges sworn in at ECOWAS court amid calls for stronger regional justice

The ECOWAS Court of Justice welcomed five new judges on October 6, 2026, in Abuja, Nigeria, taking a decisive step toward reinforcing judicial independence across West Africa. The fresh faces…

Robert Montoya’s renewed push into Togo’s security market amid fresh judicial scrutiny

Robert Montoya, the French arms dealer with a controversial track record in West Africa, has once again found himself at the center of legal scrutiny—this time over alleged connections to…

Sahel displacement crisis deepens: nearly 4 million flee as military governance fails to deliver

The Sahel region continues to face an escalating forced displacement crisis, with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger now hosting nearly four million internally displaced persons and refugees. According to the…

Deadly Houthi missile strike hits Riyadh airport: 13 killed in latest escalation

Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport came under fire Saturday night in a brazen missile strike claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, leaving 13 people dead and 308 injured, according to Saudi…

Togo’s leader in Beijing: can this China trip finally deliver for its people?

Why Faure Gnassingbé’s Beijing visit matters for everyday Togolese From October 9 to 16, 2026, Togo’s top leader will embark on an official visit to China. While framed as a…