Niger crisis deepens as human rights violations surge under military rule

Niger: escalating human rights crisis under junta rule Breaking news. With Niger marking the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 military takeover, a leading international watchdog has issued a…

Us considers military action against JNIM in Mali

The Trump administration is weighing the possibility of launching a military intervention against the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-linked faction operating in Mali, according…

Niamey’s food crisis: why soaring vegetable prices reveal deeper agricultural flaws

The sudden surge in essential vegetable prices is exposing structural weaknesses in Niamey’s food supply chain, driven not by climate shifts but by a critical absence of agricultural foresight and…

Rising tensions over foreigner checks in Senegal

The night still weighs heavy on Amadou Bangoura’s mind. It was just past 10 p.m. when the 30-year-old Beninese student left his gym in Liberté 6, as he did most…

Togo braces for strategic shifts as russian troops arrive amid security cooperation

Togo has entered a new phase in its defense partnerships following the confirmed arrival of Russian military personnel in early July 2026. The deployment, which coincides with the recent establishment…

Cameroon’s untapped billions in development loans

At the heart of Central Africa, Cameroon stands on the brink of an economic paradox: billions in development loans remain unutilized, despite pressing infrastructure and social needs. The country’s ports,…

Aladji bamba set for premier league switch with newcastle amid 40m deal

AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized a groundbreaking deal estimated at over €40 million, inclusive of performance bonuses, for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, a 20-year-old French-Guinean midfielder. Born…

Burkina Faso: the solitude of power and its consequences

The age-old trap of military leaders ascending to power—only to fall victim to it—lies in mistaking rhetorical strength for on-the-ground reality. It is a pitfall that ensnares even the most…

Political turbulence in Senegal as pastef faces mass resignations

The wave of resignations sweeping through Pastef, including former allies of Ousmane Sonko, reveals deep fractures following the establishment of a new presidential party that is reshaping Senegal’s political landscape.…

Boni Yayi to join Bénin’s Senate in 2026 — a move for national unity

In a dramatic turn of events, former Bénin president Boni Yayi has announced his decision to take up a seat in the newly established Senate, set to be inaugurated in…

Burkina Faso: accusations against Ibrahim Traoré over digital militia targeting journalists

Reporters Without Borders press freedom digital repression Accusations mount against Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré over alleged digital militia targeting journalists In a recent development, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has leveled…

Gabon-France ties enter new phase after state visit

The official state visit of Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, to France drew to a close last evening. Concluding a packed agenda, the final day included stops at the…