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Niger’s human rights crisis deepens under military rule As Niger approaches the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 coup, a leading international watchdog has issued a stark warning about …
Niger: military junta accused of worsening human rights crisis Read More
The administration under former President Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of a U.S. military intervention targeting the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated faction …
US mulls military strikes on JNIM in Mali amid security concerns Read More
Why Niamey’s vegetable prices are spiraling out of control In Niamey, the heart of Niger’s capital, households are grappling with a harsh economic reality: the cost of essential vegetables has …
Niamey faces rising food prices due to agricultural planning gaps Read More
For Amadou Bangoura, a 30-year-old Beninese student, that evening in late June will forever remain etched in his memory. Around 10 p.m., he left his gym in the Liberté 6 …
Rising xenophobia in Senegal amid foreigner crackdowns Read More
The recent deployment of Russian troops to Togo, following the inauguration of a Russian military base on July 12, 2026, has intensified discussions about the true intentions behind Moscow’s expanding …
Russian military presence in Togo sparks strategic debates in west africa Read More
Posted today at 12:11 PM Reading time: 3 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Omer Mbadi Cameroun correspondent Banque mondiale African Development Bank
Cameroon’s untapped billions in development loans Read More
After weeks of intense negotiations, AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized a landmark deal for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, valuing the young French-Guinean midfielder at over €40 million, …
Aladji bamba set for high-profile premier league move from monaco Read More
Throughout history, military leaders who ascend to power often encounter a persistent pitfall: the conflation of rhetorical power with ground-level reality. The silence of a population—often born from fear or …
The growing isolation of Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Read More
Senegal’s political landscape has been rocked by a wave of resignations from key figures within the Pastef party, once united under Ousmane Sonko’s leadership. What began as isolated departures has …
Power struggles in Senegal’s pastef party amid political shifts Read More
In a dramatic political twist, former Bénin president Thomas Boni Yayi has announced his decision to join the newly established Senate, set to be inaugurated in Porto-Novo on July 30, …
Boni Yayi’s unexpected senate move shakes up Bénin politics Read More
Published today at 10:32 AM Reading time: 2 minutes. Press Freedom Press freedom Burkina Faso Allegations of a coordinated digital campaign targeting media professionals The transitional government of Burkina Faso …
Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré accused of running a digital militia against journalists Read More
The Gabonese Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, concluded his official visit to France late yesterday evening after a packed agenda. The final day mirrored the intensity of previous …
Gabon’s strategic state visit to France sets new bilateral agenda Read More