Regional instability: Niamey’s tremors echo in Ouagadougou and Lomé

The seismic events recently witnessed in Niamey send a clear warning across the Sahel region. Heavy gunfire and internal tensions that destabilized General Abdourahamane Tiani’s authority have exposed a fragility

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Côte d’Ivoire prepares for new coffee and cocoa farmgate prices at the 10th JNCC

Abidjan is buzzing with anticipation as the 10th edition of the National Cocoa and Chocolate Days (JNCC) kicks off at the Abidjan Exhibition Park. This significant event, running from September

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Tiani faces internal turmoil after alleged Bénin destabilization efforts

In the intricate geopolitics of West Africa, a common adage often rings true: he who sows the wind reaps the whirlwind. While regional diplomatic circles were still scrutinizing the financial

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Democratic Republic of Congo: examining the new inclusive national dialogue

President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has recently unveiled the detailed framework for a crucial national dialogue, a process eagerly sought by the opposition for several months.

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China’s growing military influence in Gabon: a strategic partnership unfolds

Military collaboration between China and Gabon is entering a new phase with the recent arrival of a Chinese defense attaché in Libreville. This development unfolds amidst sensitive infrastructure proposals, including

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Minister abdourahmane diouf renews criticism of ousmane sonko over special credits bill

Tensions au sommet : Le ministre Abdourahmane Diouf s’en prend de nouveau à Ousmane Sonko Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf asserts that Ousmane Sonko’s recent visits to religious communities directly contradict the

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Senegal’s financial outlook darkens as moody’s lowers credit rating to caa2

Moody’s Ratings has officially announced a further downgrade of Senegal’s credit rating, now set at Caa2, down from the previous Caa1, with the outlook remaining negative. This significant reduction impacts

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Niger: internal dissent challenges the Tiani administration

The dramatic events of Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Niamey cannot be dismissed by official rhetoric or misrepresented as mere “revolutionary impatience” among the troops. The assault by military personnel

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Senegal’s credit rating downgrade: Alassane Sall blames “fratricidal war” between Diomaye and Sonko

On August 28, 2026, the credit rating agency Moody’s lowered Senegal’s sovereign rating from Caa1 to Caa2. This decision was primarily driven by significant refinancing pressures and the prolonged absence

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Paul Biya dispatches prime minister to au session in Luanda for conflict prevention talks

Politique Paul Biya dispatches prime minister to AU session in Luanda for conflict prevention talks President Paul Biya has delegated Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute to Luanda to attend the

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Monaco vs marseille: your guide to watching the ligue 1 clash live

Monaco vs Marseille: your guide to watching the ligue 1 clash live After securing victories in their opening fixtures, both Monaco and Olympique de Marseille are set to face off,

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why Niger’s military junta struggles with long-term stability after coup

In the capital of Niamey, recent events follow a predictable—and alarming—routine. Despite shifts in leadership, the fundamental approach to seizing power in Niger remains unchanged, casting shadows over the nation’s

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