Three years after Niger’s coup: shrinking freedoms and rising repression
The military-led transition in Niger has entered its fourth year under General Abdourahamane Tiani, with a new report highlighting a…
Niger’s water crisis drives investment in desalination plants
As the Niger River faces historic lows, the government is accelerating plans for a groundbreaking desalination project in Niamey, a…
Mali Morocco launch fourth joint cooperation commission session in Bamako
Bamako and Rabat have elevated their strategic partnership to new heights. This pivotal phase was marked by the announcement of…
Descendants of Serigne Touba declare Ousmane Sonko unwelcome in Touba
Collective of Serigne Touba’s descendants takes firm stance against Ousmane Sonko A collective representing the descendants of Serigne Touba has…
Niger facing deepening human rights crisis under military rule
Niger’s human rights crisis deepens three years after military takeover As Niger approaches the third anniversary of the July 26,…
Us considers military response to jihadist threat in Mali
Under the administration of President Donald Trump, the United States is exploring the possibility of launching a military operation against…
Niamey faces soaring vegetable prices due to lack of agricultural planning
The second half of July 2026 in Niamey has brought a harsh reality for households: tomatoes and cabbage prices have…
Rising tensions over foreigner controls in Senegal
Just past 10 p.m., Amadou Bangoura’s evening routine took an unsettling turn. The 30-year-old Beninese student, who had just finished…
Russian troops in Togo raise strategic questions in west africa
The deployment of Russian military personnel in Togo, announced on July 22, 2026—shortly after the opening of a Russian base…
Uncovering Cameroon’s untapped billions from development loans
Omer Mbadi Special correspondent in Cameroon World Bank African Development Bank Millions in development funds remain idle in Cameroon Despite…
Aladji Bamba set for Premier League move with Newcastle after Monaco deal
Young French-Guinean midfielder Aladji Bamba closing in on Premier League switch The 20-year-old attacking midfielder, born in Blois, France, and…
Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré grapples with the solitude of power
The age-old trap of leadership—where military figures ascending to power confuse rhetorical strength with ground reality—appears to be ensnaring Burkina…