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Mali: The army retakes Kidal after the withdrawal of the Tuareg rebels
The Malian army regained control of Kidal on Tuesday, October 6. The fighters of the Azawad Liberation Front had announced their withdrawal before...
Niger-Algeria: A 100 Gbit/s fiber link opens a new digital axis
Niger and Algeria officially put into service a 100 Gbit/s fiber optic link on Tuesday, October 06, 2026. The project should strengthen Niger's...
Senegal: Sheikh Hamidou Kane, author of L’Aventure ambigue, died
Sheikh Hamidou Kane died at the age of 98 on Saturday, October 03. The Senegalese writer leaves a major work. His novel L'Aventure...
Dangote’s Kenya refinery faces legal challenge
After Nigeria, Aliko Dangote is turning to Kenya. The billionaire is due to lay the foundation stone for his new mega-refinery in Lamu,...
EXPERIENCE SUMMIT 2026: Olivier Kahn in Douala—innovation and African leadership take center stage
Football legend Olivier Kahn is set to return to Douala on October 1, 2026, for his first major keynote address in Africa at...
World Bank mobilises record private capital in Africa
The World Bank mobilised a record $22 billion in private capital for Africa, up 150% in four years from $9 billion, the institution...
Dangote refinery launches $1.4 billion share sale
Aliko Dangote’s landmark oil refinery officially entered the Nigerian stock market in Lagos on Monday, September 14, 2026, in a major operation aimed...
Sudan: UN report warns of possible war crimes by both sides
A new United Nations report has raised concerns over possible war crimes committed by both sides in Sudan, where a devastating conflict between...
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Algeria makes record drug seizure, dismantling international trafficking network
Algerian police have announced what they describe as the largest drug seizure ever carried out in a single operation, recovering more than 30...
Senegal: Parliament ends legislative marathon amid political tensions
Senegal's National Assembly concluded its extraordinary session on Thursday, August 20, 2026, after two weeks of intense legislative activity. Three government-backed bills were...
