When a leader who seized power through a coup begins to fear being toppled himself, the consequences ripple far beyond the presidential palace. In Niger, the fallout from the 29 August coup attempt has sparked a far-reaching purge that is reshaping the country’s political landscape and raising uncomfortable questions aboutContinue Reading
The fallout from Niger’s CFPD battle: a power struggle measured in 1.8 billion FCFA a month A fierce internal battle is reshaping Niger’s military leadership, and the fallout is now spilling into public debate and the country’s political outlook. At the heart of the fight is the Commandement des ForcesContinue Reading
The recent employer-led consultations and the proposed prefiguration cell for media self-regulation have produced a carefully staged display of unity. Yet the reality on the ground tells a different story. Behind the polite endorsement and the lukewarm “yes, but” coming from the Cadre de concertation des faîtières — the umbrellaContinue Reading
Niger’s uranium shake-up: what it means for households and businesses The collapse of uranium output at SOMAÏR and the $414 million American investment in the Dasa project are not just mining news — they carry real consequences for Niger’s economy, jobs, and public finances. As SOMAÏR, long operated by theContinue Reading
In Mali, armed drones have reshaped the battlefield — and the bill is being paid by ordinary people. What was sold as precision warfare against insurgent groups has instead left hundreds of civilians dead, according to a joint investigation drawing on field evidence, satellite imagery and casualty tracking. Between SeptemberContinue Reading
Benin’s higher education system has taken a decisive step that could ripple through the national economy for years to come. On 15 September 2026, the Sèmè City Institute of Technology (SCITI) and the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) signed a strategic agreement to launch a Master’s programme in “Design EngineeringContinue Reading
Benin Benin’s online tax platform reaches Parakou, Comè and Lokossa: the real-world impact on taxpayers and small businesses Starting 21 September 2026, partner taxpayers at the Small Business Tax Centres (CIPE) of Parakou, Comè and Lokossa will gradually gain access to the DGI’s e-services platform — a move set toContinue Reading
This article contains affiliate links to advertisers. Play responsibly, 18+ The financial and social stakes surrounding Sevilla vs Barcelona at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán extend far beyond the pitch, with local businesses, matchday workers and supporters all bracing for a fixture that could reshape the Andalusian club’s season and its economicContinue Reading
The strain inside Mali’s penitentiary system has reached a breaking point that is no longer confined to prison walls. Long-standing structural failures have been compounded in recent years by a sharp rise in police sweeps and military security operations, which have become a recurring feature since the political transition began.Continue Reading
A US-trained officer at the heart of Niger’s military command Major General Moussa Salaou Barmou has become one of the Sahel’s most seasoned tacticians within Niger’s military hierarchy. His political prominence grew during the events of July 2023 in Niamey, but his operational credibility rests on a deep foundation builtContinue Reading
The World Bank Group is set to host its Open Days on 21 and 22 September 2026 at the Patinoire of the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan, creating a direct gateway for young Ivorians to access education, training, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. The real-world impact of this two-day event couldContinue Reading
As the military government in Niamey struggles to shield civilians from a rapidly deteriorating security situation, the Front Populaire pour la Justice (FPL) has taken a decisive step. By releasing a multi-language video appeal, including in Arabic, the movement has issued a solemn call to Niger’s youth to join itsContinue Reading