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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
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
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
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
Match details: Juventus vs AC Milan The Serie A showdown between Juventus and AC Milan is set for September 6, 2026, at 20:45 local time (18:45 GMT) at the Allianz …
Juventus vs AC Milan: Serie A preview and key details Read More
In Niamey, the apparent calm following the events of 29 August may conceal deeper tensions. Behind the official statements of control and the assurances of the authorities, a question is …
Niger: Tiani faces fallout from special forces after russian intervention Read More
De Ségou à Mopti, de Kidal aux grands axes routiers, le Mali semble entrer dans une nouvelle phase de sa crise sécuritaire. Alors que le pouvoir militaire avait promis de …
Mali : 17 morts dans les rangs des dozos, le JNIM accentue sa pression Read More
Un rapport britannique décrit un Sahel où l’affaiblissement des États profite aux groupes armés. Au Mali, au Burkina Faso et au Niger, les régimes militaires avaient promis de restaurer la …
Sahel : le pari des juntes tourne-t-il à l’échec sécuritaire ? Read More
San, 3 septembre 2026 — La bataille de San ne se joue plus seulement sur le terrain. Elle se poursuit désormais dans l’espace informationnel, à travers des vidéos, des communiqués …
MALI : Le JNIM diffuse les images de l’attaque de la base de San et contredit la version des FAMa Read More