Colonel Jean-Pierre Otoulou took the witness stand to defend the conduct of his investigation into the death of Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo. He insisted that he had gathered solid evidence, particularly regarding attempts by Bruno Bidjang—at the time an associate of businessman Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga, one of the main defendants—toContinue Reading
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power, an official narrative has gradually taken hold: that of a Burkina Faso which has reclaimed command of its own future, curbed its reliance on foreign actors and chosen to bankroll its campaign against armed groups from its own treasury. Politically, the message lands well.Continue Reading
Apollinaire Kyélem de Tambèla, who headed Burkina Faso’s government as prime minister, has been barred from travelling beyond the country’s borders, a measure attributed to the authorities led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The restriction adds another chapter to the tightening grip that the transitional power exercises over a number ofContinue Reading
Le gouvernement du Burkina Faso a approuvé une enveloppe de 104,175 milliards de francs CFA pour renforcer les infrastructures électriques. L’objectif : raccorder plus de 250 000 foyers et hisser le taux d’électrification à 70 % d’ici 2030. Ce programme s’inscrit dans le Pacte national de l’énergie et le planContinue Reading
LOMÉ, 14 September 2026 — On 1 September 2026, a leading figure in Togolese medicine and higher education assumed control of West Africa’s health policies. Professor Palokinam Pitché has been appointed president of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO). Selected as part of the renewal of ECOWAS governing bodies forContinue Reading
The removal of Moussa Salaou Barmou from the head of Niger’s armed forces, less than two weeks after the coup attempt of 28 and 29 August, raises a question far deeper than a routine military reshuffle. In this crisis, General Barmou emerges above all as the symbol of a faultContinue Reading
Elversberg are enjoying their first season in the German top flight after finishing second in the 2. Bundesliga last term with 62 points. Vincent Wagner’s side made a perfect start with two wins from two matchdays, taking fourth place on six points. The Saarland club beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 onContinue Reading
MASSACRE Mali: Dioura camp massacre leaves nearly 80 soldiers dead Nearly 80 Malian soldiers were killed on 10 September when the Dioura camp in the Mopti region came under attack. Hours after this particularly deadly assault, the JNIM claimed to have seized the key FAMa position before withdrawing. Several soldiersContinue Reading
Everest Finance a présenté officiellement, le jeudi 10 septembre à Dakar, sa nouvelle plateforme d’épargne dénommée Sama Naffa. Celle-ci se veut un levier d’inclusion financière visant à drainer massivement l’épargne des ménages sénégalais. Le ticket d’entrée, fixé à 1 000 FCFA (environ 1,77 dollar), illustre la stratégie de l’établissement deContinue Reading
Afrique Niger reshuffles military leadership after foiled mutiny Niger’s junta leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has appointed General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of defence staff, two weeks after a mutiny attempt. Alwihda Info 12 sept. 2026 — 1 min de lecture Partager Niger’s head of state, General Abdourahamane Tiani, hasContinue Reading
Gabon is actively reinforcing its position to capture a larger share of the continental market. On Friday, 11 September 2026, on the sidelines of a technical workshop dedicated to validating the updated national strategy for implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Minister of Commerce, SMEs, and YouthContinue Reading
The political climate in Chad is currently facing intense scrutiny as observers question whether the nation is truly heading toward a genuine political easing. The dynamics between key national figures are shaping the future of the country’s governance during this transitional phase. A fragile political transition in Chad At theContinue Reading