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The Tillabéri region of Niger has once again witnessed armed violence. On Friday, 12 June 2026, around 7 a.m., the village of Goungo Koré in the commune of Ayorou was …
Deadly attack in Niger’s Ayorou leaves two dead, one kidnapped Read More
Abdourahamane Tiani, head of Niger’s military regime, has stripped the activist widely known as Mayra of her Nigerien nationality.
Niger’s general strips activist Mayra of her citizenship Read More
On June 15, 2026, Rwanda‘s President Paul Kagame arrived in Lomé for a high-stakes working visit that transcends standard diplomatic protocol. While official handshakes and photo opportunities marked the occasion, …
Rwanda’s Kagame advances African aviation unity in Lomé talks Read More
Tchad validation of AMGT strategic documents boosts N’Djamena’s development The official launch of the validation workshop for the strategic documents of the Municipal Agency for Major Works (AMGT) marked a …
Tchad validation of AMGT strategic documents boosts N’Djamena’s development Read More
Senegal’s inherited liabilities under scrutiny Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has brought the issue of Senegal’s public debt back into the spotlight, raising the possibility that some financial …
Ousmane Sonko reignites debate on Senegal’s ‘odious debt’ Read More
Politique Ousmane Sonko sur sa candidature à la présidentielle de 2029 Ousmane Sonko, the prominent leader of Pastef and current President of the National Assembly, has addressed inquiries regarding his …
Ousmane Sonko on his potential 2029 presidential bid in Sénégal Read More
A Friendship Under Scrutiny A swirling controversy has erupted in recent days, stemming from a letter that surfaced on social media. The correspondence, penned by lawyer and essayist Juan Branco, …
The leaked letter from Branco to Sonko ignites controversy Read More
The political discourse in Sénégal is currently dominated by the deepening rift between the Pastef party and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. As some members of the ruling party call for …
Ousmane Sonko defers decision on president Faye’s future in Pastef to party leadership Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a staff-level agreement with the authorities in Niger, paving the way for an upcoming disbursement of 26.3 million dollars, approximately 17.8 billion FCFA. …
Niger to receive nearly 18 billion FCFA following staff-level agreement with the IMF Read More
Gabon’s parliament assumes a central role in the new republic Libreville – A pivotal institutional turning point in Gabon’s political history was marked on Monday, June 15, 2026. For the …
Gabon’s parliament assumes a central role in the new republic Read More
With the summer transfer window approaching, the future of Bradley Barcola at Paris Saint-Germain remains uncertain. While the 23-year-old attacking midfielder remains a key player for Luis Enrique’s squad, the …
PSG set condition for barcola transfer amid liverpool interest Read More
The security landscape in northern Mali has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks. The Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a separatist armed group, has escalated its mobilization campaign, issuing urgent …
FLA steps up mobilization ahead of major offensive in northern Mali Read More