Kidal region strikes destroy wells, killing 43 and displacing pastoral communities
At least 43 people were killed in a series of airstrikes and ground attacks on vital water infrastructure in the Kidal region of northern Mali…
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Chad: 150 Klessoum inmates walk free under Decree No. 2151/PR/2026
Justice Ministry executes collective sentence remission at Klessoum prison Chad’s Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals, and Minister of Human Rights, Ndolenodji Alixe Naïmbaye,…
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Will Benin’s AA- sovereign rating unlock cheaper financing for the 2026 budget?
On september 15, Bloomfield Investment Corporation elevated Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating from A+ to AA- in local currency, marking the country’s historic leap into…
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Can Brigitte Tchede’s Cairo breakthrough redefine Benin’s athletics future?
Brigitte Tchede’s historic Cairo double: a turning point for Benin’s university sports At the 12th African University Games in Cairo, Brigitte Tchede of Benin emerged…
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Can Burkina Faso’s locally assembled armor hold its ground against JNIM?
What the Mahlou and Winten claims reveal about Burkina Faso’s military-industrial bet Official narratives rarely face a tougher judge than the battlefield itself. On the…
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Can Benin’s senate budget for 2027 shift national priorities without new revenue streams?
Constitutional mandate vs fiscal constraints: why the Senate pressed ahead The Senate of Benin convened a decisive plenary session on 17 September 2026 at its…
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Will SOCAR’s 10% stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine field redefine Africa’s energy balance?
Côte d’Ivoire has just taken a significant step toward reshaping its oil and gas future with the finalization of a landmark deal. Eni has officially…
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How can Benin leverage its 60-37 airbadminton breakthrough against Algeria?
Benin’s airbadminton team stuns Algeria 60-37 in Uganda opener Benin opened its Africa AirBadminton Championships campaign with a commanding 60-37 victory over Algeria on September…
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Can Togo’s press still report freely when power feels the heat?
When the daily work of journalism collides with the demands of political power, the consequences reach far beyond a single newsroom. At stake is a…
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Can the Benin-Rwanda strategic axis survive beyond symbolism?
When Romuald Wadagni touched down in Kigali for a 48-hour working visit, it was his first official trip abroad since taking office in May. The…
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Niger: can General Barmou survive the junta’s tightening purge spiral?
One of the most influential figures in Niger’s military leadership is now caught in a political and security storm. Major General Moussa Salaou Barmou, a…
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Will Burkina Faso refugees actually return home? The real test behind the Lomé agreements
What did Benin, Ghana and Togo just agree to in Lomé? On 11 September, Benin, Ghana, Togo, Burkina Faso and the UN refugee agency signed…
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