Niamey hosts inaugural session of the AES parliament

Niamey, the capital of Niger, became the focal point for significant regional developments this week as the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) officially inaugurated its first parliamentary session. This pivotal

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Niger’s youth camps: patriotic endeavor or creeping militarization?

General Abdourahamane Tiani has recently inaugurated a training camp involving over 300 young Nigeriens. Posited as an appeal to civic duty, national awakening, and societal renewal, the initiative mirrors the

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Deadly assault in Niger’s Dosso region claims lives of gendarmes

A devastating assault struck Tessa, located in the Dosso department of southwestern Niger, on Friday, August 21, 2026. This exceptionally violent incident resulted in the tragic deaths of eighteen gendarmes

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Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila challenges US sanctions in American court

Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila challenges US sanctions in American court Actus. Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has launched a legal challenge in a United States federal court, seeking to

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Togo’s security leadership undergoes significant changes

Togo has witnessed a significant overhaul in the leadership of its national army and intelligence services, a strategic move aimed at reinforcing the country’s security architecture. These crucial adjustments reflect

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Burkina Faso’s alliances: food aid and the true cost of gold

An official announcement from the Russian diplomatic mission in Ouagadougou confirmed the delivery of over 500 tonnes of humanitarian food aid to Burkina Faso, valued at an estimated 942,500 US

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Gabon: president oligui nguema’s direct oversight of franceville projects

Libreville, Sunday, August 23, 2026 – Even during a private visit, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema prioritized direct engagement over remote monitoring. On Saturday, August 22, the Gabonese President dedicated a

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Baaba Maal champions Senegal’s african vision at un platform

Renowned West African musical icon, Baaba Maal, recently stood as a powerful representative for Senegal and the broader African continent at a pivotal United Nations (UN) platform. Held in Ulaanbaatar,

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Ogc nice and fc lorient open ligue 1 season with goalless draw

This Saturday marked the opening day of Ligue 1, with OGC Nice hosting FC Lorient. The two sides ultimately shared the points in a goalless stalemate (0-0). Having concluded the

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The dual nature of Burkina Faso’s youth engagement programs

The Mêbo holiday camp in Burkina Faso, designed to bring together young people for cultural, athletic, and civic activities, is officially presented as a community initiative aimed at fostering patriotism

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Senegal’s national assembly inaugurates public policy evaluation committee

This mechanism will empower deputies to verify the efficient and transparent use of public funds in Senegal. A significant reform has recently taken shape within Senegal’s legislative framework. On Friday,

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Cameroon: Yaoundé temporarily halts somdiaa’s sosucam share divestment

Cameroonian authorities have decided to temporarily halt the divestment of shares held by the Somdiaa group in the Société sucrière du Cameroun (Sosucam), the nation’s primary sugar producer. This pause,

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