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Niamey faces a critical legal and political test following Algeria’s parliamentary approval to deploy troops to Niger. The question now is whether Nigerien authorities adhered to the constitutional procedures outlined …
Niger and Algeria’s military deal: did authorities follow constitutional laws on foreign troop presence? Read More
The broadcast of a testimony by Nigerian police inspector Habibou Oumarou Mamane on October 23, 2026, has reignited speculation about the whereabouts of Colonel Pascal Tigri, the alleged mastermind behind …
Nigerian police claim raises new questions on colonel Pascal Tigri’s possible hideout Read More
When the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) seized power in Niger on July 26, 2023, it cited worsening insecurity, mismanagement, and a loss of sovereignty under …
Niger’s military rulers: sovereignty claims exposed as security and economy worsen Read More
Niamey’s fuel supply network is under the spotlight following the arrival of 150 tankers from Algeria, each carrying 25,000 liters a total of 3.75 million liters initially earmarked for Agadez …
Niamey receives emergency Algerian fuel shipment amid logistical pivot and cost scrutiny Read More
The Republic of Benin and the United Arab Emirates have reached a landmark economic milestone with the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during an official visit to …
Benin and UAE seal landmark economic pact to slash trade barriers Read More
Algeria’s military intervention in Niger: a strategic shift with hidden costs The government of Niger, under the leadership of general Abdourahamane Tiani, has moved beyond its initial reliance on Russian …
Algeria steps into Niger’s security crisis: who pays the tab as tiani seeks new alliances? Read More
The escalating violence in the Sahel has left entire communities in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger struggling to survive. As security forces battle insurgent groups, families face displacement, farmers abandon …
Burkina Faso’s traditional leaders: bridging divides to rebuild the Sahel’s shattered communities Read More
Unprecedented jihadist turf war grips the Sahel’s most volatile region The tri-border zone where Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger meet has become the epicenter of a brutal jihadist power struggle. …
Jihadist clashes in Sahel’s tri-border zone expose military juntas’ security failures despite coups Read More
Civil engineers in Burkina Faso are warning that unregulated construction practices pose a direct threat to the nation’s economic resilience and public safety, with licensed professionals insisting their expertise is …
How Burkina Faso’s civil engineers shape economic stability and public safety Read More
Algeria’s decision to convene both chambers of parliament on 25 October has reignited questions about its military ambitions in the Sahel, particularly regarding Niger. While speculation swirls over a potential …
Algeria’s parliament meets as Sahel military role comes under scrutiny Read More
The 2026 global economic freedom report has been released, placing Benin at the 99th position worldwide and 11th in Africa. This milestone underscores the country’s commitment to structural reforms aimed …
Benin secures 99th global rank in 2026 economic freedom index Read More
At 41, William Célestin Fokam—a former African sambo champion—met a brutal end on the ukrainian battlefield after enlisting in Russia’s military. His death exposes a grim pattern: african fighters dying …
Russia’s war in Ukraine claims african fighters like Cameroun’s william fokam Read More