A deadly dawn over the Sahara An Algerian military helicopter opened fire on an artisanal gold mining site along the Niger-Algeria frontier, leaving at least […]
Year: 2026
Burkina Faso: the Sankara family and the weight of Ibrahim Traoré’s memorial narrative
A contested legacy in Ouagadougou In Burkina Faso, the figure of Thomas Sankara has long ceased to be a mere historical reference. It now occupies […]
Gao massacre: 167 civilians killed and over 127 motorcycles burned by Africa Corps near the Niger River
At dawn on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the banks of the Niger River on the outskirts of Gao became the scene of a bloodbath attributed […]
Gabon’s public debt falls back below 70% of GDP after audit
Gabon now has a clearer picture of its public debt. Following an audit launched by the state and finalised as of 31 December 2025, the […]
Gabon’s land registry goes digital as economy ministry joins SNEDAI GROUPE protocol
The drive to overhaul Gabon’s land and cadastral system took another step forward with the Ministry of Economy formally joining the protocol framework alongside SNEDAI […]
Niger’s uranium output collapses as SOMAÏR struggles with technical failures
A steep and sudden fall in uranium production Once hailed as a flagship of regained sovereignty, the management of the Société des mines de l’Aïr […]
Niger’s military unravels: why soldiers are abandoning Tiani’s ranks
A widening split inside Niger’s armed forces More than eighteen months after the July 2023 coup that brought General Abdourahamane Tiani to power, the patriotic […]
Sahel alliance’s regional debt tops 7,700 billion CFA francs
AES states hold 7,727 billion CFA francs in outstanding securities As of 31 July 2026, the three member states of the Alliance of Sahel States […]
Benin’s schools reopen nationwide on 14 september 2026 as security and social gains take hold
A nationwide return to the classroom On Monday, 14 September 2026, Benin’s schools officially reopened their doors. From the far north to the southern coast, […]
Niger’s fuel subsidy burden: SONIDEP faces 28 billion FCFA loss in 2026
Niger’s decision to keep pump prices artificially low is now exacting a heavy toll on state finances. Fresh projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) […]
Burkina Faso’s TEXFORCES-BF: a high-stakes gamble with pensioners’ money
Presented as a cornerstone of Burkina Faso’s economic sovereignty and industrial ambitions, the TEXFORCES-BF textile project has generated considerable official enthusiasm. Yet beneath the surface […]
Niger’s external liabilities hit 12,900 billion FCFA as dependence deepens
The official narrative in Niger often highlights a break from the past and economic emancipation, but the latest figures from the Central Bank of West […]