Burkina Faso’s capital is set to pulse with athletic energy and regional camaraderie as it hosts the second edition of the Sahel Alliance States Games (JAES) from 7 to 16 September 2026. Nearly 540 competitors, coaches, and officials from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are expected in Ouagadougou for theContinue Reading
La grogne contre la cherté de la vie a quitté les écrans pour envahir les rues de Dakar. Samedi 5 septembre, des dizaines de citoyens ont répondu à l’appel de la « Marche des paniers vides », une action phare de la campagne « 30 Jours pour le Juste PrixContinue Reading
A week of internal clashes in Niger’s capital and a terrorist push within ten kilometres of Niamey have left the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) grappling with a rapidly worsening security landscape. Events between 28 August and 3 September exposed deep fractures within the military andContinue Reading
The Gabonese group Samb’a Finances Holding submitted an application on 4 September 2026 to the insurance department of Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance, seeking approval to launch operations of its subsidiary Samb’a Assurances Cameroun S.A., which is dedicated to micro-insurance. Incorporated on 21 May 2026 in Douala, the subsidiary has aContinue Reading
In Niamey, the apparent calm following the events of August 29 may be masking deeper tensions. Behind the official statements of control and the assurances from the authorities, a pressing question is becoming harder to ignore: is Niger’s military command structure still as unified as it claims to be? AppearancesContinue Reading
De Ségou à Mopti, de Kidal aux grands axes routiers, le Mali semble entrer dans une nouvelle phase de sa crise sécuritaire. Alors que le pouvoir militaire avait promis de restaurer l’intégrité territoriale et de mettre fin à l’insécurité, les groupes jihadistes continuent de progresser. Le JNIM exerce désormais uneContinue Reading
Un rapport britannique décrit un Sahel où l’affaiblissement des États profite aux groupes armés. Au Mali, au Burkina Faso et au Niger, les régimes militaires avaient promis de restaurer la souveraineté et la sécurité. Mais sur le terrain, les attaques persistent, tandis que les institutions démocratiques reculent. Par notre rédactionContinue Reading
San, 3 septembre 2026 — La bataille de San ne se joue plus seulement sur le terrain. Elle se poursuit désormais dans l’espace informationnel, à travers des vidéos, des communiqués et des déclarations contradictoires. Près d’un mois après l’attaque du camp militaire de San, le Groupe de soutien à l’islamContinue Reading
Tillabéri’s ongoing nightmare: terror strikes while authorities focus on image-building In the western reaches of Niger, the specter of terrorism refuses to fade. Despite the central government’s concerted efforts to rally citizens behind General Abdourahamane Tiani, fresh attacks in the Tillabéri region have exposed the stubborn resilience of armed groups.Continue Reading
The highly anticipated transfer of Algerian international Riyad Mahrez to Saudi club Al-Shabab is making substantial progress. While a few administrative formalities still require finalization, the deal is reportedly well advanced. The Riyadh-based club eagerly awaits the official green light from the Saudi Professional League to definitively validate the operationContinue Reading
The security landscape in Niamey, Niger, is marked by a profound paradox, a situation keenly observed in African news today. The regime’s intense focus on self-preservation through foreign military assistance starkly contrasts with the persistent vulnerability of its citizens. Recent events underscore deep internal fractures within the nation’s defense apparatus,Continue Reading
Morocco reiterated its unwavering commitment on Wednesday before the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU PSC), emphasizing the critical need to bolster the safeguarding of children impacted by armed conflicts. The kingdom specifically highlighted strategies focused on preventing their recruitment, ensuring their immediate protection, and facilitating their sustainable reintegrationContinue Reading