Niger streamlines presidency and prime minister’s office to cut state spending

In an unprecedented move toward fiscal responsibility, the Government of Niger has announced the dissolution of multiple administrative units under the direct authority of the Presidency and the Prime Minister’s…

Olyon olympic secures rising french defender from psg until 2030

Olympique Lyonnais make Noham Kamara’s permanent move official The Olympique Lyonnais have confirmed the permanent signing of 19-year-old defender Noham Kamara from Paris Saint-Germain, locking him down until 2030. The…

Burkina Faso tackles cement price surge with BMCRF crackdown

In response to an alarming and unjustified surge in cement prices across Burkina Faso, the Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Prevention (BMCRF) has escalated its enforcement actions. The…

Mali faces rising tensions after JNIM video release

Bamako is grappling with heightened security concerns following the circulation of a new video by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaïda affiliate operating in…

Looming strike threatens to paralyse Togo’s port economy

Port Autonome de Lomé braces for potential three-day shutdown The economic heartbeat of Togo—its Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL)—stands on the precipice of severe disruption. The port’s workforce has issued…

Gabon’s giant Kobé port project to reshape industrial future

Gabon is taking a bold step toward securing its economic future beyond oil dependency. Under the leadership of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the groundbreaking ceremony for the deep-water port…

Mali: southern Libya as touareg rebels’ logistical hub for Kidal offensive

Converging reports confirm that the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a Tuareg rebel faction, has established a critical supply route linking southern Libya to northern Mali via Niger to…

Niger advances Nafissatou Idé Sadou’s un women’s rights candidacy

Niamey, June 9, 2026 — Niger is taking bold steps to elevate its global profile by championing the nomination of Nafissatou Idé Sadou to the UN Committee on the Elimination…

International pharmaceutical forum in N’Djamena tackles africa’s health challenges

Chad N’Djamena hosts pivotal international pharmaceutical forum The 25th International Pharmaceutical Forum in Chad’s capital tackles critical issues: expanding healthcare access and fostering local drug production. African leaders and health…

Bénin’s asset-light governance: refusing to lock capital in luxury liabilities

In stark contrast to prevailing continental political traditions, where a presidential fleet is often regarded as a symbol of sovereignty and prestige, Bénin has maintained a radically different course. By…

250th anniversary of US independence celebrated at chellah in Rabat

At the historic Chellah site in Rabat, the United States Embassy marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a special event that underscored the deep ties between Morocco and…

Ewen Jaouen makes historic move from Reims to Newcastle United

Ewen Jaouen makes historic move from Reims to Newcastle United French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen is set to join English Premier League side Newcastle United after Reims officially confirmed the transfer.…