Niger enacts harsh anti-lgbtq law with up to 20 years in prison
Niger has taken a dramatic legal step, officially criminalising same-sex relations and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.…
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Niger eliminates parallel structures at presidency and prime minister’s office to cut costs
In a move to streamline public expenditure, Nigerien authorities have decided to dissolve several…
Niger strips nationality of opposition figure Mayra Djibrine amid transition crackdown
In a move that has stirred debate across Niamey, Niger’s transitional authorities have issued…
Burkina Faso’s BMCRF targets speculation amid cement price surge
The Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Repression (BMCRF) has taken a firm…
Bamako on edge after JNIM video release heightens security fears
In a rapidly deteriorating security environment, the release of a new video by the…
Bénin secures second place in Africa, tops francophone world for budget transparency
Over the past decade, Bénin has undergone a radical transformation in its financial governance.…
Lomé port faces strike threat: regional economy on edge
The economic engine of Togo is bracing for significant disruption. The union representing employees…
Gabon launches massive Kobé deepwater port project for post-oil industrial future
Gabon is laying the groundwork for its post-oil industrial independence. Under the leadership of…
Southern Libya serves as strategic rear base for Tuareg rebels’ assault on Kidal
Consistent intelligence reports indicate that the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) has established a strategic…
Benin’s asset-light governance model prioritizes development over costly presidential flights
Bénin’s pragmatic departure from traditional presidential aviation In a continent where presidential fleets are…
Togo strengthens nuclear safety with new laws
LOMÉ — On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the National Assembly of Togo adopted four…
Historic Chellah hosts US Morocco partnership celebration
Against the backdrop of ancient ruins at Chellah, Rabat, the United States Embassy commemorated…