The Togolese Council of Ministers recently unveiled the establishment of the Agency for Road Works and Management (AGEROUTE) and the National Road Financing Company (SONAFIR). […]
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Jihadist video of Inates attack surfaces, reigniting Niger Tillabéry security concerns
A video, purportedly documenting the June 17, 2026 assault on the Inates military base in Niger’s western Tillabéry region, has been released by jihadist factions […]
Journalist Dougueli challenges Owona Nguini on presidential speculation and political discourse
In a recent opinion piece, journalist Georges Dougueli, writing for a prominent pan-African publication, firmly reminded the Vice-Rector of the University of Yaoundé II that […]
Burkina Faso’s Traoré family toughens stance on France but quietly seeks visas
The political landscape in Burkina Faso has been dominated for over two years by a vocal opposition to France. Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim […]
Togo: a year of unanswered questions in the tragedy of Jacques Koami Koutoglo
On June 26, 2025, exactly one year ago, Togo experienced a profound tragedy during widespread protests. Jacques Koami Koutoglo, a mere 15-year-old, perished under circumstances […]
JNIM escalates threats against Niamey residents in new video
The security situation continues to draw perilously close to Niger’s capital. In a video recorded in the Zarma language and released on June 26, 2026, […]
Niamey workshop empowers religious leaders with intellectual resilience training
Niamey — A landmark training workshop concluded in Niamey this week, equipping religious leaders from Niger’s Sahel region with critical tools to counter radicalization through […]
Burkina Faso severs ties with France: sovereignty or new dependence?
On June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso officially ended its diplomatic relationship with France. Ouagadougou authorities justified the move by accusing France of “neocolonialism,” meddling attempts, […]
Second Nigerien student dies in Ukraine war, raising concerns over African involvement
The Association of Nigerien Students in Russia (AENR) has confirmed the death of Adamou Abdoulaye Ismaël, who had been missing for several months. In June […]
The escalating beer scarcity in Ouagadougou highlights market pressures in Burkina Faso
For many residents of Ouagadougou, the simple act of sharing a beer with friends after a day’s work has become a formidable challenge. For several […]
Burkina Faso: detained opposition figure’s health crisis sparks rights concerns
In Burkina Faso, the ongoing detention of Guy Hervé Kam, a prominent opposition figure and co-founder of the civic movement Balai Citoyen, continues to draw […]
From Mali to Lake Chad: how a missing security policy hands the Sahel to global jihadism
The sahelo-saharan strip has officially become the global epicentre of jihadism. From western Mali to the edges of the Lake Chad basin, millions of Sahelian […]