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From classrooms to crises: the rising tide of youth unrest in 2026 In 2026, student protests erupted across continents, exposing deep cracks in education systems and their ripple effects on economies. From European university corridors […]
The Republic of the Congo has made a groundbreaking financial move that could have far-reaching consequences for both domestic citizens and international investors. By listing $1.55 billion in sovereign bonds on Nasdaq Dubai, Brazzaville is […]
The United States has once again escalated its warnings for travelers heading to Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, placing all three nations under its highest travel advisory level. The move underscores the severity of security […]
Agadez, October 22, 2026 — A brutal armed assault on a passenger bus convoy near Agadez has left at least 11 people dead and sent shockwaves through northern Niger’s transport network. The attack, reported late […]
The latest jihadist offensives in Burkina Faso have left a trail of destruction, disrupting businesses, paralyzing transport routes, and forcing communities into survival mode. In a stark reminder of the widening insurgency, the Group for […]
New security measures put parents and companies in the crosshairs after Milan unrest The Italian government has escalated its response to urban violence after weeks of unrest in Milan and other northern cities, approving sweeping […]
Traffic between Côte d’Ivoire and France is entering a new phase from October 2026, when codeshare flights between Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France officially launch on the Paris–Abidjan route. The move signals more than […]
In Niger, the detention of prominent journalist Moussa Kaka has escalated from a local concern to a national crisis, with far-reaching consequences for media freedom, legal accountability, and the country’s economic stability. Months after his […]
From abolished to restored: a punitive pivot in Burkina Faso’s fight against terrorism Amid a spiraling security crisis fueled by jihadist violence, Burkina Faso has chosen to wield one of history’s most extreme legal weapons: […]
The economic and strategic weight of Mali’s billion-dollar partnership with Russia The Malian government has allocated nearly one billion dollars to fund its controversial military cooperation with Russian forces, a move initially involving Wagner Group […]
Cotonou’s push to address harmful media content has gained momentum as a senior government envoy steps up efforts to remove French news channel CNews from local broadcasting platforms. The move targets content the envoy deems […]
When $17.6 million left a government account in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and landed in a Texas defense firm’s coffers in May 2025, it didn’t just trigger a financial transaction — it ignited […]