Niger three years after the coup d’état: shrinking space for rights and freedoms

From democratic hope to institutional collapse The 26th of July 2023 marked a turning point for Niger when democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum was toppled by a military junta led…

Sénégalais call to ban Ousmane Sonko from Touba

Breaking news Senegal news Religious affairs Senegalese descendants of Serigne Touba declare Ousmane Sonko unwelcome in Touba A collective representing the descendants of Serigne Touba has escalated its opposition to…

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…

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,…

Cameroon faces soaring short-term debt of $1.8 billion by early 2026

By the end of the first quarter of 2026, Cameroon’s dette flottante—the accumulated unpaid bills beyond regulatory deadlines—reached nearly $1.8 billion USD. This figure underscores a persistent structural imbalance between…

Camtel and AWS explore cloud and AI partnership in Cameroon

High-level discussions unfolded in Yaoundé as leaders from Camtel, Cameroon’s state-owned telecom operator, met with a specialized delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on African markets. Judith Yah Sunday,…

Cameroon politics: the rise and fall of Marafa Hamidou Yaya

Cameroon politics: the rise and fall of Marafa Hamidou Yaya In Cameroon’s political landscape, few figures have experienced such dramatic highs and lows as Marafa Hamidou Yaya. Once a key…

Can 2032: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger advance in joint bid

The African Football Confederation (CAF) has officially acknowledged the joint expression of interest submitted by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger for hosting the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This…

Niger South Africa deepen security ties with high-level talks

 A landmark meeting in Niamey has set the stage for a new chapter in Niger-South Africa security collaboration. Niamey, July 22, 2026 — High-level diplomacy reached new heights in Niger’s…

Cameroon’s prolonged presidential absence sparks debate over governance

Cameroon’s prolonged presidential absence sparks debate over governance What began as a seemingly routine private trip to Europe has stretched into an unprecedented absence. Cameroonian President Paul Biya, along with…

Justice à deux vitesses en Centrafrique : la CPS ouvre une enquête sur Am-Dafock mais reste silencieuse sur les crimes commis par les mercenaires russes du groupe Wagner

crime et justice Actualités Twitter Justice à deux vitesses en Centrafrique : la CPS ouvre une enquête sur Am-Dafock mais reste silencieuse sur les crimes commis par les mercenaires russes…