Benin’s economic growth forecast: 7.7% GDP expansion by 2027 amid regional stability
The West African nation of Benin is poised to defy regional economic headwinds with a projected 7.7% GDP growth rate for 2027, according to the latest multilateral assessments. This forward-looking…
DRC census 2026: Guylain Nyembo’s bold pledge for full national coverage
By Boureima Amadou — Journalist
South African court rejects Kemi Seba’s diplomatic claim: extradition battle intensifies
South Africa’s judicial battle over activist Kemi Seba took a decisive turn on October 6, 2026, when courts dismissed his claim of diplomatic immunity based on a Nigerian passport. The…
Kidal under new pressure as FLA executes phased pullback from northern Mali stronghold
Mali’s shifting frontlines: FLA completes Kidal withdrawal in carefully staged operation The National Liberation Front of Azawad (FLA) has formally withdrawn its combat units from Kidal, northern Mali, describing the…
Russian court labels Baltic figures as Nazi collaborators: legal move raises geopolitical stakes
Russia’s justice system has taken a contentious step by declaring 13 public figures and five organisations from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as accomplices of Nazi Germany during World War II.…
Guinea-Bissau’s military crackdown sparks tensions ahead of December vote
Guinea-Bissau is witnessing an intensified military campaign in the capital, Bissau, targeting hidden weapons caches in a move that has escalated political friction. Security forces have conducted house-to-house and container…
France conducts M51.3 missile test amid rising European security threats
The M51.3 test: a strategic move in Europe’s tense security landscape President Emmanuel Macron personally observed the inaugural acceptance test of the M51.3 ballistic missile, launched from the nuclear-powered submarine…
Gabon’s poultry import ban under WTO scrutiny as 2027 deadline looms
Gabon’s impending ban on imported poultry — set for January 1, 2027 — has escalated into a trade dispute with the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The…
Burkina Faso’s digital push falters as real crises take precedence
Behind the spotlight: technology overshadows national crises As Ouagadougou’s National Days of Patriotic Commitment glow with official festivities, the transitional government showcases its flagship digital initiatives. From online judicial records…
Sonko leaves office as Senegal’s flood crisis drags on
By Boureima Amadou — Journalist
Cotonou port’s surge: how Benin’s gateway is reshaping West African trade flows
West Africa’s trade landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with Benin’s Port of Cotonou emerging as a central player. The strategic overhaul of this maritime hub is driving a sharp…
Spain’s housing crisis forces snap elections after parliamentary rejection of key reforms
Spain’s government has plunged into uncharted political territory after parliament rejected sweeping housing reforms, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early election. The move comes amid escalating public…

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