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January 11, 2026
Mali, Sahel

Alliance of Sahel States Drive Regional Security and Economic Transformation.

Sahel’s New Power Bloc: Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Forge an Alliance Amidst Regional Upheaval A New Regional Dynamic Something big is happening in the heart of the Sahel....

January 11, 2026
Business

Africa’s Startup Landscape Shifts to Practical Wins and Strategic Exits.

Africa’s Startup Moment Shifts from Big Dreams to Practical Wins The New Reality Check Remember when Africa’s tech scene was all about billion dollar valuations and flashy IPO dreams?...

January 11, 2026
Nigeria, Trending News, West Africa

Corruption Insecurity and Institutional Failures Challenge Nigeria Despite Reforms.

Corruption, Insecurity, and Institutional Failures: Nigeria’s Deep-Rooted Challenges Persist Nigeria, a nation bursting with potential, can’t seem to shake off a deeply entrenched trifecta of corruption, insecurity, and systemic...

January 10, 2026
Mali, Sahel

New Regional Alliance in Sahel Changes Power Dynamics and Cooperation.

New Regional Alliance in the Sahel Signals Shifting Power and Cooperation Dynamics A significant shift is underway in West and Central Africa. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially...

January 10, 2026
Business

Africa’s Tech Growth Shifts to Infrastructure and Sustainable Scale.

Africa’s Next Phase: Pragmatic Scale and New Infrastructure for a Growing Tech Continent The Quiet Shift from Headline Chasing to Foundation Building Across Africa’s bustling markets, from Abidjan to...

January 10, 2026
Nigeria, Trending News, West Africa

Nigeria Faces Political Turmoil Security Crises and Judicial Paralysis in 2026.

Nigeria Faces Political Turmoil, Security Crises, and Judicial Paralysis in 2026 As 2026 unfolds, Nigeria finds itself caught in a complicated web of political unrest, rising insecurity, and a...

January 9, 2026
Mali, Sahel

Sahel Region Faces Security Crisis Humanitarian Needs and Diplomatic Challenges.

Sahel’s Tightrope Walk: Security, Aid, and Diplomacy in a Volatile West Africa The Sahel region, including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, finds itself entangled in a deepening crisis. We’re...

January 9, 2026
Business

Africa’s Startup Growth Faces Geopolitics and Climate Policy Challenges.

Africa’s Startup Moment Meets Geopolitics and Climate Policy, Testing Scale and Sustainability Africa’s tech scene isn’t just growing anymore, it’s growing up. The days of easy venture capital are...

January 8, 2026
Mali, Sahel

Sahel Security Crisis Intensifies with Military Offensives and Diplomatic Tensions.

Sahel on Edge: Military Action, Diplomatic Shifts, and Mounting Security Concerns Reshape West Africa The Sahel region, a zone long grappling with insurgency, terrorism, and political unrest, stands at...

January 8, 2026
Niger, Sahel

Navigating Africa 2026 Crime Trade and Mining Shape the Continent.

Africa in 2026: A Shifting Landscape of Crime, Commerce, and Growth As 2026 unfolds, Africa paints a complex portrait, brimming with both enduring challenges and fresh opportunities. We’re seeing...