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The inaugural session of the Parliament of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) commenced in Niamey on Monday. This significant event saw the formal installation of 45 confederal deputies representing …
AES parliament convenes in Niamey for inaugural session Read More
Crédit photo, AFP via Getty Images The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, have reached an agreement on a …
Drc government and m23 rebels agree on peace talks roadmap Read More
General Abdourahamane Tiani has recently inaugurated a training camp for over 300 young Nigeriens. Marketed as a civic engagement and national rebirth initiative, the program draws inspiration from the Burkinabè …
Niger’s youth initiative: patriotism or creeping militarization? Read More
A particularly brutal attack struck Tessa, located in the Dosso department of southwestern Niger, on Friday, August 21, 2026. Eighteen gendarmes were tragically killed during an assault by heavily armed …
Deadly attack claims lives of 18 gendarmes in Tessa, Niger, raising security concerns Read More
RDC : Joseph Kabila conteste devant la justice américaine les sanctions de Washington Actus. L’ancien président congolais Joseph Kabila a engagé une procédure devant un tribunal fédéral américain pour contester …
RDC : Joseph Kabila conteste devant la justice américaine les sanctions de Washington Read More
Deputy Thierno Alassane Sall asserts that a confidential document, dated August 26, 2024, and bearing the signature of former Energy Minister Birame Souleye Diop, unequivocally exposes a significant breakdown at …
Aser scandal: thierno alassane sall challenges state narrative, implicates prime minister sonko Read More
Serigne Habib Sy has formally declared his allegiance to Pastef, the political party led by Ousmane Sonko. This announcement was made during a recent meeting in Diaksao, where Sy expressed …
Serigne Habib Sy publicly aligns with Pastef in Tivaouane Read More
A recent official announcement from Russian diplomats in Ouagadougou confirmed the delivery of over 500 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Burkina Faso, valued at an estimated 942,500 US dollars. The …
Unpacking the true cost of Burkina Faso’s new alliances: food aid and mineral wealth Read More
Politique Gabon: president oligui nguema inspects franceville projects Libreville, Sunday, August 23, 2026 – Even during a private visit, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema prioritized on-the-ground assessment over remote oversight. …
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Renowned West African musical icon, Baaba Maal, recently stood as a powerful representative for Senegal and the broader African continent at a significant United Nations (UN) platform held in Ulaanbaatar, …
Baaba Maal amplifies Senegal’s voice at the un forum Read More