UN report on AFC/M23 civilian targeting: what the Kivus violence costs Congolese families and businesses
The United Nations has accused the AFC/M23 coalition of systematically targeting civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and the fallout is already reshaping daily life for millions. According to…
Benin’s 600 billion FCFA tourism investment: what the 19th-place African ranking really costs citizens and businesses
Benin currently sits 19th among African nations in tourism destination development, as measured by the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index. That ranking reflects the maturity of infrastructure,…
Embaló’s blocked return leaves Guinea-Bissau on edge: what citizens and businesses now face
Bissau – Guinea-Bissau’s political deadlock is tightening its grip on everyday life, with the military junta’s refusal to let former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló return home threatening to deepen economic…
Lomé airport sewage blast: passengers humiliated and Togo’s economy shaken by infrastructure failure
A routine afternoon turns into a national health emergency What began as an ordinary day at Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport (AIGE) descended into a scene of unimaginable horror. Early…
How Wagner group expands drug operations in central Africa
The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has transformed the Central African Republic (CAR) into a major hub for illegal drug trafficking, particularly tramadol, according to The Wall Street Journal. This operation…
Press freedom crisis deepens in Niger after military takeover
The state of press freedom in Niger has reached a critical juncture, with journalists facing mounting threats in the aftermath of the 2023 coup. The disappearance of prominent reporter Moussa…












