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The military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger built their legitimacy on the promise of restored sovereignty after ousting Western forces. Yet the arrival of Russia’s Africa Corps—Wagner Group’s …
Sahel juntas endure heavy costs of Russian military cooperation despite sovereignty claims Read More
Burkina Faso turns to regional markets for a 100 billion FCFA lifeline In a move signaling deepening financial strain, Burkina Faso’s Treasury has launched a 100 billion FCFA (approximately $171.2 …
Burkina Faso’s 100 billion FCFA bond: a risky lifeline in a debt crisis spiral Read More
Unverified reports claim North Korean leader is in critical condition A wave of speculation has gripped international observers after unconfirmed reports surfaced claiming that Kim Jong-un suffered a severe cerebral …
Kim Jong-un’s rumored cerebral hemorrhage sparks North Korea power crisis Read More
Following another night of urban unrest marked by looting, violent clashes, and barricades in major French cities, the government is grappling with a severe political and security crisis. Despite widespread …
Macron blocks Nuñez resignation, pushes for immediate police overhaul amid France riots Read More
Senegal’s draft 2027 budget, tabled by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration, reflects a decisive pivot toward human capital and connectivity, despite ongoing fiscal constraints. The headline measures—twelve LYNAQE digital high …
Senegal’s 2027 budget reveals bold push for digital schools and Casamance bridge amid tight credit markets Read More
Niamey’s streets choke on empty fuel stations In Niger’s capital, daily life has ground to a halt. Motorists endure endless queues at gas stations that have run dry, while authorities …
Niamey’s fuel scarcity exposes Niger’s systemic energy collapse Read More
The race for Senegal’s 2027 municipal elections is taking shape, with political figures lining up to contest key city halls. From Dakar to Matam, aspiring mayors are staking their claims, …
Senegal 2027: early municipal hopefuls set the stage for local power shifts Read More
The Gabonese press card is back after a five-year hiatus. The announcement, made this week in Libreville, ends an administrative void that had left many journalists without the essential professional …
Gabon reinstates press card after five-year freeze: a race against time for journalists Read More
For the seventh round of Ligue 1, Lille welcomed Brest at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy with ambitions of securing their place in the championship’s top three. Under head coach Davide Ancelotti, …
Lille 0-1 Brest: stunning Ligue 1 seventh-round upset shakes Northern France football Read More
With Mali’s strategic stronghold of Kidal now under government control, the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) faces an existential dilemma. Cut off from its traditional safe haven and deserted …
Mali’s Azawad rebels forge new ties with Libya and UAE after Kidal’s loss Read More
Senegal’s government has confirmed plans to clear public arrears totaling 1.9 trillion FCFA, equivalent to approximately $2.9 billion, before the end of the fiscal year. The announcement, delivered by a …
Senegal to settle 1.9 trillion FCFA public arrears by year-end: a financial lifeline for businesses Read More
The Benin economy is projected to grow by 7% in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027, according to the latest IMF outlook, outpacing Sub-Saharan Africa’s average of 4.5%. This sustained expansion …
Benin’s economic growth outpaces regional averages with 7% GDP surge by 2026 Read More