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…

Niger secures $203 million IMF financing deal to boost economic recovery

The Nigerien government has finalized a landmark financing deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), securing a $203 million support package to strengthen macroeconomic stability and drive sustainable development. Negotiated…

Benin gains influential UN advisory role with jurist Inès Hadonou-Toffoun’s election

Historic UN appointment elevates Benin’s global standing The United Nations has delivered a significant diplomatic victory to Benin with jurist Inès Hadonou-Toffoun’s election to the Human Rights Council’s Advisory Committee.…

Cotonou’s Vêdoko interchange gets $18M boost from Japan to fast-track traffic relief

The Bénin government and Japan have sealed a new $18 million grant to accelerate construction of the Vêdoko interchange in Cotonou, raising the total project funding to $42.2 million. Officials…

Senegal resumes classes on October 12 after flood disruptions

By Boureima Amadou — Journaliste / Rédacteur

Burkina Faso imposes immediate suspension on key flour exports

The Burkinabè government has enacted an immediate suspension on the export of millet, maize, and sorghum flours, effective until further notice. The decision, announced in a communiqué from the Ministry…

Benin’s military aviation school faces critical infrastructure review after key minister visit

Why Benin’s defence minister inspected Cana’s military flight school Minister of Defence Gildas Habib Bignon Agonkan conducted an on-site assessment of the École aéronautique militaire de Cana (EAM-Cana) on Friday,…

Guinea-Bissau’s December 2026 elections at risk: military junta’s transition pledge under scrutiny

Guinea-Bissau faces a critical juncture as the December 6, 2026 election date hangs in the balance, threatening the military junta’s promised return to civilian rule. The postponement of polls has…

Mali’s security crisis deepens despite Russian military ties

Drone assault exposes weaknesses in Mali’s Russian-backed military strategy The October 10, 2026 drone strike by the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) against joint Malian-Russian positions in Soumpi, Tombouctou…