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The events of 28 and 29 August in Niger cannot be reduced to a mere disciplinary lapse. The mutiny that shook the armed forces is the direct consequence of a …
Sahel tensions: Niger’s mutiny exposes the price of Tiani’s military politicisation Read More
The eerie calm that has settled over Niamey’s streets is deceptive. The immediate battle may be over, but the political war is only just beginning. In the early hours of …
Niger’s military rift: Russian intervention deepens barracks discontent Read More
Burkina Faso is gearing up for a celebration of sport and solidarity as the second edition of the Sahel States Alliance Games (JAES) is set to take place in Ouagadougou …
Ouagadougou prepares to host 540 Sahel athletes and officials for JAES 2026 Read More
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the final of the IHF Women’s Nations Trophy Zone 3 was held at the Palais des Sports in Ouaga 2000. In a thrilling and closely …
Bénin’s historic handball triumph reshapes West African balance of power Read More
The protest against the high cost of living moved from social media to the streets on Saturday in Dakar. Launched online, the “30 Days for the Fair Price” campaign now …
Dakar: after the ’empty baskets’ march, anger over high living costs takes hold Read More
Following a week of internal clashes in the heart of the Nigerien capital and a terrorist push to within ten kilometres of Niamey, the National Council for the Safeguard of …
Niger’s CNSP under siege: military mutiny and JNIM raids near Niamey Read More
Following the bloody mutiny of August 28 at the 101 base in Niamey, the junta’s state apparatus launched a well-oiled media counter-offensive. By calling a fratricidal confrontation a simple “mood …
Niger: the anatomy of a state narrative to hide the regime’s fractures Read More
Waly Diouf Bodian, a senior official in the Pastef party, has strongly reacted to recent comments made by Professor Mary Teuw Niane regarding verbal violence and respect in public discourse. …
Waly Diouf Bodian rebukes Mary Teuw Niane over lack of respect for Ousmane Sonko Read More
The Gabonese group Samb’a Finances Holding submitted an application on 4 September 2026 to the insurance directorate of Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance, seeking approval to launch operations of its subsidiary …
Samb’a Finances Holding seeks Cameroon licence for micro-insurance unit Read More
Plusieurs révélations ont secoué la scène politique camerounaise ces dernières semaines. Elles émanent de deux anciens hauts responsables des services de renseignement, Maxime Eko Eko et le capitaine Effoudou. Leurs …
Cameroun : les dessous d’une possible transition Read More
Arsenal et Chelsea, tous deux en tête du championnat avant cette troisième journée, s’affrontent ce dimanche 6 septembre pour le premier choc majeur de la saison. Les deux équipes restent …
Arsenal vs Chelsea: premier grand test de la saison en Premier League Read More
Steering an economy without sufficiently detailed, regular, and accessible data is akin to making decisions with limited visibility. In Gabon, the publication of economic indicators by specialized agencies does allow …
Gabon’s economic management hampered by lack of reliable public data Read More