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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…
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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…
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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…

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