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The security situation in western Niger remains highly volatile. Even as the military administration intensifies efforts to gather public backing for General Abdourahamane Tiani, fresh incursions in the Tillabéri region …
Insecurity persists in Niger’s Tillabéri region amid government public relations campaigns Read More
The recent technical agreement reached between Senegal and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has ignited intense political discussions. Thierno Bocoum, who leads the Agir-Les Leaders movement, is calling on the …
Thierno Bocoum demands full transparency on Senegal IMF agreement conditions Read More
Niger’s most prominent independent journalist, Moussa Kaka, has vanished without a trace from the capital Niamey, sparking urgent concerns over his safety. The director of Radio Télévision Saraounia was last …
Moussa Kaka kidnapped in Niamey amid rising press freedom threats Read More
The highly anticipated transfer of Algerian international Riyad Mahrez to Al-Shabab appears to have reached a crucial stage. While some administrative procedures are still pending, the deal is reportedly well …
Riyad Mahrez’s al-Shabab move poised for finalisation Read More
The events of August 29, 2026, at Niamey’s Air Base 101 transcended the usual concerns of jihadist threats. When the central military authority faced a mutiny primarily from its own …
Niamey’s security dilemma: internal strife, foreign protection, and civilian vulnerability Read More
The Senegalese government and teams from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have successfully reached a staff-level agreement for a comprehensive 36-month program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This crucial …
Senegal secures $2.2 billion IMF agreement for fiscal stability Read More
Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister and current President of the National Assembly, recently shared his definitive perspective on the latest accord between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the …
Ousmane Sonko demands transparency on Senegal’s new IMF agreement Read More
A year has passed since the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, formalized its charter and established its confederation. Yet, questions persistently arise regarding …
The Sahel states alliance: why concrete intervention remains elusive Read More
A fragile tranquility has settled over Niamey this Monday, August 31st. Yet, beneath the city’s restored silence, a palpable tension lingers following a weekend of intense upheaval. The capital was …
Niamey’s fragile calm: military discontent persists Read More
Cameroon’s domestic gas market is poised for a significant development with the launch of a competitive tender on September 1, 2026, seeking 60,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). …
Cameroon launches major tender for 60,000 tonnes of LPG Read More
For over fifty years, Niger’s political narrative has been a cycle of recurring instability. From the overthrow of Hamani Diori in 1974 to the recent disturbances in Niamey on August …
Niger’s enduring quest for stability: why democracy, not coups, offers true salvation Read More
The government in Niamey has crossed a critical threshold, exposing an alarming degree of political duplicity. The Conseil national pour la sauvegarde de la patrie (CNSP) staked its entire legitimacy …
the Niger coup: how tiani’s claimed sovereignty crumbled into treason in Niamey Read More