Niger court sets precedent: lawyer faces five-year sentence over social media posts

Five-year term sought for Niamey lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana Niamey’s criminal court has delivered a stern warning to legal professionals daring to challenge state narratives online. Lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana, held in…

Niger’s fuel price adjustment: CCR pushes for economic resilience through measured reforms

Government urged to act on fuel price revision to avoid economic gridlock The Consultative Council for National Refoundation (CCR) concluded its first extraordinary session of 2026 with a decisive recommendation:…

Niger junta’s detention of Moussa Kaka: silence fuels growing suspicions

Confirmed: Moussa Kaka is alive and held by authorities The prolonged disappearance of Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka has reached a critical juncture. After more than a month without public updates,…

Niger-Algeria fibre optic corridor goes live at Assamaka crossing

By Mariama Hamani — Journaliste / Rédacteur

Kidal under new pressure as FLA executes phased pullback from northern Mali stronghold

Mali’s shifting frontlines: FLA completes Kidal withdrawal in carefully staged operation The National Liberation Front of Azawad (FLA) has formally withdrawn its combat units from Kidal, northern Mali, describing the…

Russian court labels Baltic figures as Nazi collaborators: legal move raises geopolitical stakes

Russia’s justice system has taken a contentious step by declaring 13 public figures and five organisations from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as accomplices of Nazi Germany during World War II.…

Guinea-Bissau’s military crackdown sparks tensions ahead of December vote

Guinea-Bissau is witnessing an intensified military campaign in the capital, Bissau, targeting hidden weapons caches in a move that has escalated political friction. Security forces have conducted house-to-house and container…

Gabon’s poultry import ban under WTO scrutiny as 2027 deadline looms

Gabon’s impending ban on imported poultry — set for January 1, 2027 — has escalated into a trade dispute with the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The…

Burkina Faso’s digital push falters as real crises take precedence

Behind the spotlight: technology overshadows national crises As Ouagadougou’s National Days of Patriotic Commitment glow with official festivities, the transitional government showcases its flagship digital initiatives. From online judicial records…

Niger’s uranium after Orano: what the breakaway really costs citizens and businesses

Since the July 2023 coup, Niger has made a dramatic break from Orano, the French company that mined its uranium for over half a century. The nationalization of Somaïr, the…