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Three years have passed since the military takeover led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, and the situation in Niger continues to deteriorate under a regime that has systematically eroded democratic foundations. …
Niger three years after the coup: a deepening human rights crisis Read More
French multinational Veolia and Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior have reignited negotiations for the strategic Rabat desalination plant project, designed to produce 300 million cubic meters of water annually. Backed …
Morocco and Veolia advance talks on Rabat desalination plant Read More
historic partnership takes center stage in Bamako The longstanding Mali-Morocco alliance enters a pivotal new chapter with the launch of the fourth joint cooperation commission in Bamako. From July 21-24, …
Mali and Morocco strengthen ties with Bamako cooperation talks Read More
Senegal Touba reacts: Sonko declared unwelcome after controversial remarks A collective representing the descendants of Serigne Touba has escalated its stance against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Following his allegations regarding …
Senegal Touba reacts: Sonko declared unwelcome after controversial remarks Read More
As Niger marks the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 coup, mounting evidence reveals a sharp deterioration in the country’s human rights landscape. Military authorities, led by General Abdourahamane …
Niger faces deepening human rights crisis under military rule Read More
The US Weighs Options in Fight Against Islamist Group The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of a military intervention against the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), …
US Considers Military Intervention Against Mali’s JNIM Read More
Residents in Niamey are grappling with a sharp rise in essential vegetable prices, revealing deep-rooted flaws in agricultural planning and government inaction. The second half of July 2026 has brought …
Niamey faces soaring vegetable prices due to poor agricultural planning Read More
Partager Écouter l’article Ajouter aux favoris “Amadou Bangoura n’oubliera pas cette nuit-là. Il est près de 22 heures. Comme presque tous les jours, cet étudiant béninois de 30 ans quitte sa salle …
Au Sénégal, un climat de “suspicion permanente à l’égard de l’étranger” Read More
Togo has taken a decisive step in its defense partnerships by welcoming a contingent of Russian soldiers, following the recent inauguration of a military base in Lomé. The deployment, officially …
Togo welcomes Russian troops amid regional security concerns Read More
At the bustling Douala port, stacks of shipping containers mark a stark contrast between Cameroon’s economic ambitions and the slow absorption of development funds. Despite billions of dollars in concessional …
Unlocking untapped funds in Cameroon’s development loans Read More
From Monaco to the Premier League: Aladji Bamba’s bold career leap AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized a landmark agreement for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, valuing the deal …
Aladji Bamba set for Premier League move with Newcastle United Read More
The age-old trap of governance—where military leaders who seize power later confuse rhetoric with reality—appears to be closing in on Burkina Faso’s transitional administration. Once the euphoria of a coup …
Ibrahim Traoré faces the pitfalls of solitary leadership in Burkina Faso Read More