Niger’s sovereignty mirage masks un aid reality
Since the military takeover in July 2023, Niger’s junta has built a lucrative political brand on the back of a superficial sovereignty narrative. With a barrage of martial declarations, a
Read MoreFuel blockade chokes Mali’s economy after a year
For twelve months now, the JNIM’s fuel convoy ban has turned Mali’s supply corridors into active battlefronts. The resulting scarcity has driven up transport costs, disrupted power generation, stalled commercial
Read MoreSenegal’s new PM charts steady course
Addressing the National Assembly in an extraordinary session on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo delivered his General Policy Declaration (DPG) under Article 55 of the
Read MoreNight fire devastates Kpalimé’s Château market
A devastating fire broke out at the Château market, the main trading hub in Kpalimé, located in the Kloto 1 commune. The incident occurred during the night from Sunday, 6
Read MoreTogo’s security pivot risks democratic backsliding
In northern Togo, a quiet but fierce strategic rivalry is taking shape. Security sources indicate that over 300 members of Russia’s African Corps the structure Moscow established after Wagner’s rebranding
Read MoreAl Aminou Lo defends Senegal 2050 path
Presenting his General Policy Declaration before the National Assembly, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô set a clear course of action centered on continuity. By anchoring his strategic roadmap in
Read MoreTogo spends millions on prestige diplomacy
While Togolese citizens struggle with an exhausting economic crisis and soaring living costs, the government’s lavish diplomatic spending has ignited widespread anger. Investigations into sovereign budgets and international influence contracts
Read MoreNapoli and Arsenal collide in Champions League
A high-stakes European campaign begins under the floodlights as SSC Napoli welcome Arsenal to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on 9 September 2026. The opening round of the UEFA Champions
Read MoreAir Sénégal secures new Boeing aircraft
Air Sénégal has officially taken delivery of its latest aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 named “Gorée”. This strategic acquisition represents a crucial milestone in modernizing the national carrier’s fleet and asserting
Read MoreMissing billions at Cameroon special court
Serious questions are emerging in Cameroon over the management of funds within the nation’s key anti-corruption body, the Special Criminal Court. Major concerns have been raised regarding whether billions in
Read MoreMali cracks down on press freedom
The prosecution of journalist Abdrahamane Keïta before the Special Judicial Unit for Combating Cybercrime marks a severe escalation in the military government’s crackdown on independent media in Mali. His offense
Read MoreNiger’s army turns inward
The recent mutiny in Niger’s armed forces cannot be dismissed as a mere disciplinary breach. It is the predictable consequence of a leadership style that has steadily eroded the foundations
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