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An overnight blaze has wreaked havoc on the main market in Kpalimé, located in the Kloto 1 municipality, leaving a trail of destruction but thankfully no casualties. How the fire …
Togo: night fire devastates Kpalimé’s Château market Read More
In the northern reaches of Togo, a discreet but intense geopolitical contest is taking shape. Security indicators show that over 300 operatives from the Russian African Corps the successor entity …
Geopolitical competition in the Gulf of Guinea reshapes Togo security landscape as domestic needs are sidelined Read More
Senegal’s newly installed Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô addressed the National Assembly on Tuesday, delivering his General Policy Statement with a clear message of continuity. He anchored his entire …
Sahel diplomacy shifts as Senegal’s new premier addresses parliament Read More
While Togolese citizens grapple with a suffocating economic crisis and a relentless rise in living costs, the government’s lavish spending on international prestige has sparked deep public resentment. Analysis of …
Lomé seeks geopolitical influence in West Africa through a two million dollar symbolic campaign Read More
Ligue des Champions SSC Naples 9 sept. 2026 21:00Diego Armando Maradona Arsenal Regardez ici ! CANAL+ LiveRegardez ici ! Canal+ Sport 08 sept. 2026 08:40+02:00 Avec le soutien de Naples …
Naples – Arsenal, avant-match de Ligue des champions de l’UEFA : tout ce qu’il faut savoir Read MoreThe national airline has officially integrated a brand-new Boeing 737-800, named “Gorée”, into its active operations. This acquisition represents a decisive milestone in bolstering the country’s aerial sovereignty and reinforcing …
Senegal asserts its aviation sovereignty in West Africa with a new national aircraft Read More
Questions are mounting in Yaoundé regarding the financial integrity of Cameroon key judicial institutions, as serious allegations emerge concerning the potential disappearance of billions of francs from the vaults of …
Central African nation of Cameroon faces governance questions as billions allegedly vanish from its Special Criminal Court Read More
In Bamako, the legal prosecution of journalist Abdrahamane Keïta before the specialized cybercrime court marks a dangerous escalation in the military authorities’ efforts to suppress dissenting voices. Keïta faces judicial …
Sahelian security crackdowns intensify as Mali targets journalist Abdrahamane Keïta over Kidal reporting Read More
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
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the final of the IHF Women’s Nations Trophy Zone 3 was held at the Palais des Sports in Ouaga 2000. In a thrilling and closely …
Bénin’s historic handball triumph reshapes West African balance of power Read More