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…

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…

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,…