The fallout from Niger’s deepening involvement in southern Libya is now driving a heated debate in Niamey and across the Sahel — and raising hard questions about what comes next. General Abdourahamane Tiani, who spent his first years in power defending his position at home, has increasingly turned his attentionContinue Reading
What the CFPD dispute means for Niger’s soldiers, businesses and public purse A single signed decree. Billions of FCFA potentially in play. A new defense architecture. A reshuffling of responsibilities. Then the arrival of another mobilization structure. Viewed one by one, these developments could pass for routine administrative or militaryContinue Reading
Diplomatic Fallout and Public Reaction After Ndong Ella’s Washington Arrival Gabon’s new ambassador to the United States, Baudelaire Ndong Ella, has officially begun his duties in Washington, presenting his credentials to President Donald Trump in a ceremony at the White House. The appointment has ignited public debate about the futureContinue Reading
For years, the story was straightforward. After pushing out French and European forces, Mali turned to Russia. Under General Assimi Goïta, Bamako made Moscow its primary security partner, welcoming first Wagner fighters and later Africa Corps operatives, while steadily severing ties with Western partners. By 2026, that narrative is cracking.Continue 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
As Nigeria moves closer to its next presidential election, the security of the electoral process has become the single most debated issue across the country. With persistent anxiety among citizens and international observers over political violence, fraud and instability in several regions, the top brass of the Nigeria Police ForceContinue 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
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
In Tougan, the reality is stark and sobering. Beyond the official narratives of sovereignty, industrialisation and domestic output, agricultural producers report that they continue to face a far less flattering reality alone: selling their harvests at a loss, repaying their loans and, in some cases, contemplating crossing the border toContinue 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