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The inaugural session of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) Parliament officially opened on Monday in Niamey, Niger, marking a significant step with the installation of 45 confederal deputies representing …
Sahel States’ Confederation parliament convenes inaugural session in Niamey Read More
Crédit photo, AFP via Getty Images The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, reportedly receiving support from Rwanda, have successfully formalized a blueprint …
Drc government and m23 rebels agree on peace talks roadmap Read More
General Abdourahamane Tiani has inaugurated a training facility engaging over 300 young Nigerien individuals. While publicly framed as a drive for civic commitment, national revival, and societal restructuring mirroring the …
Niger’s youth mobilization: an inquiry into civic training and military influence Read More
On Friday, August 21, 2026, a profoundly destructive assault targeted Tessa, a community within the Dosso department in southwestern Niger. This violent incident resulted in the deaths of 18 gendarmes, …
Deadly assault in Tessa, Niger: 18 gendarmes killed, local economy hit Read More
Joseph Kabila challenges Washington’s sanctions in US court Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has formally initiated legal proceedings before a United States federal tribunal, seeking to overturn sanctions imposed by …
Joseph Kabila challenges Washington’s sanctions in US court Read More
Togo has witnessed a pivotal reshuffle within the top ranks of its armed forces and intelligence services. These significant adjustments in military leadership and national security are drawing considerable attention …
Togo’s military and intelligence leadership undergoes significant changes Read More
Serigne Habib Sy has officially declared his allegiance to Pastef, a significant move announced during his recent meeting with Ousmane Sonko in Diaksao. This public endorsement includes his firm intention …
Serigne Habib Sy pledges allegiance to Pastef in Ousmane Sonko’s presence Read More
An official declaration from Russian diplomatic channels in Ouagadougou confirmed the delivery of over 500 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Burkina Faso, valued at approximately 942,500 US dollars. This consignment …
Burkina Faso’s alliances: weighing food aid against mineral wealth Read More
Politique Gabon: president oligui nguema inspects franceville’s development projects 23 août 2026 130 No comment Libreville, Sunday, August 23, 2026 – Even during a private visit, President Brice Clotaire Oligui …
Gabon: president oligui nguema inspects franceville’s development projects Read More
Distinguished Senegalese musician Baaba Maal recently represented his nation and, by extension, a significant portion of the African continent at a United Nations (UN) assembly held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital. …
Baaba maal champions african perspectives at un forum in mongolia Read More