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…
Gabon tightens border security: API-PNR rolls out at Libreville airport to curb international threats
By Boureima Amadou — 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…
Togo’s deepening China ties: economic boost but industrial hurdles remain
By Boureima Amadou — Journaliste / Rédacteur
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,…















