Senegal’s new premier lays out roadmap

Addressing the National Assembly in an extraordinary session on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo delivered his General Policy Statement (DPG) as mandated by Article 55…

Fire destroys Kpalimé market stalls

A devastating fire broke out at the Château market in Kpalimé, within the Kloto 1 commune, during the night of Sunday, 6 September to Monday, 7 September 2026. The blaze…

Foreign military rivalries threaten Togolese sovereignty

In northern Togo, a quiet yet intense geopolitical struggle is unfolding. More than 300 operatives from the Russian African Corps the structure established by Moscow to succeed the Wagner Group…

Senegal’s Prime Minister Vows Continuity with 2050 Agenda

Al Aminou Lô addresses parliament with a clear message of stability In his general policy statement delivered before the National Assembly, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô made it clear…

Togo spends millions on symbolic African map

While Togolese citizens struggle daily under a suffocating economic crisis and skyrocketing living costs, the government’s lavish diplomatic expenditures have sparked widespread outrage. Investigations into sovereignty budgets and international influence…

Naples vs Arsenal Champions League preview

The stage is set for a thrilling UEFA Champions League opener as SSC Napoli welcome Arsenal to the iconic Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 21:00…

Air Sénégal expands fleet with Boeing 737

A fresh chapter begins for Air Sénégal following the official reception of a Boeing 737-800 in Dakar on 7 September 2026. Named “Gorée”, the newly delivered aircraft marks a critical…

Did billions vanish from Cameroon court safes

Concerns are growing in Cameroon over whether billions have vanished from the secure vaults of the Special Criminal Court. This institution, which primarily handles sensitive financial cases, is now facing…

Mali cracks down on press freedom

The military authorities in Mali have escalated their campaign against independent voices by prosecuting journalist Abdrahamane Keïta before the specialised cybercrime court. His offense was simple yet critical: delivering a…

How Tiani fractured the Niger military

General Abdourahamane Tiani bears a heavy responsibility that extends far beyond merely managing the fallout of the recent mutiny. Since seizing power, he has systematically converted the national army into…

Niger’s army turns on Tiani

The silence that has returned to the streets of Niamey should not deceive anyone. The battle is over, but the political war is just beginning. In the night of 28…

Ouagadougou hosts Sahel games with 540 athletes

Burkina Faso is set to pulse with the energy of sport and solidarity as it hosts the second edition of the Sahel Alliance Games (JAES) from 7 to 16 September…