The military rulers of Mali have escalated their crackdown on independent voices by hauling journalist Abdrahamane Keïta before the specialized cybercrime court in Bamako. His […]
Year: 2026
Tiani fractures Niger military cohesion
The aftermath of the recent mutiny highlights a deeper crisis under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani. Since taking control, Tiani has systematically reshaped the […]
Niger barracks rumbling after mutiny
The silence that has again settled over Niamey’s streets should not mislead anyone. The battle is over, but the political war is only just starting. […]
Sahel sports festival kicks off in Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso is gearing up to host a major celebration of athletic talent and regional solidarity, as the capital prepares for the second edition of […]
Bénin Amazones make history in Ouagadougou
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the final of the Zone 3 IHF Women’s Nations Trophy took place at the Palais des Sports de Ouaga 2000. […]
Dakar: empty baskets march marks new phase in Senegal cost-of-living protests
The protest movement against the high cost of living in Senegal entered a new phase on Saturday in Dakar. The “30 Days for the Right […]
Niger’s military junta under siege: Mutiny at Air Base 101 and JNIM attacks near Niamey
Over the past week, Niger’s ruling National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) has faced a rapid deterioration in security, marked by internal […]
Niger: how the state narrative masks the junta’s internal fractures
In the wake of the bloody mutiny that shook the 101 base in Niamey on 28 August, the junta’s state apparatus launched a well-oiled media […]
Waly Diouf Bodian répond à Mary Teuw Niang : le respect se gagne
Le responsable politique du Pastef, Waly Diouf Bodian, a réagi avec virulence aux propos récents du professeur Mary Teuw Niang sur la violence verbale et […]
Samb’a Finances Holding seeks Cameroon licence for micro-insurance arm
The Gabonese group Samb’a Finances Holding submitted an application on 4 September 2026 to the insurance directorate of Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance, seeking approval to […]
Tic-tac: manoeuvres for a future transition in Cameroon?
Recent weeks have seen a wave of disclosures on highly sensitive topics in Cameroon, coming notably from two figures who once held key strategic positions […]
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Premier league derby preview, kickoff time and tv channel
London derby headlines the third round of Premier League fixtures This Sunday, September 6, Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in a highly anticipated […]