Nigeria’s Security Shake-up: New Chiefs Take Helm Amid Rising Threats

Nigeria’s Security Shake-up: New Chiefs Take Helm Amid Rising Threats In a bold move to tackle Nigeria’s mounting security challenges, President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a new guard at the helm of the nation’s intelligence and security apparatus. This dramatic reshuffle comes as Africa’s most populous country grapples with a relentless insurgency in the northeast […]

SIEPA to convene in Dakar Jan 23-24

Le Salon International de l’Enérgie et du Pétrole en Afrique, better known as SIEPA, is taking place January 23-24 in Dakar, Senegal. It will provide an opportunity to discuss the prospects opened up by this very large gathering. According to the official website of the summit, participants will shed light on energy prospects in Africa […]

Algeria risks bleak economic prospects in 2026 as Oil prices slump

Algeria’s state-led economic model faces growing vulnerabilities as global oil prices weaken and fiscal imbalances deepen, while diversification stalls. Latest IMF and World Bank assessments reveal a troubling mix of widening deficits, persistent unemployment, and distorted macro indicators that mask underlying fragility. The IMF projects average oil prices at $65.8 per barrel in 2026, down […]