Niamey’s fuel crisis deepens as shortages cripple daily life
Daily life in Niamey paralyzed by fuel scarcity Long, agonizing queues stretch outside nearly every gas station in Niamey, as Niger’s capital grapples with a worsening fuel shortage. Since commercial stations began rationing gasoline and diesel, the city’s once-vibrant rhythm has ground to a halt. Commuters, small business owners, andContinue Reading
Central African Republic: Russia’s expanding security influence scrutinised
Central African Republic: Russia’s expanding security influence scrutinised The Central African Republic (CAR) has become Russia’s most advanced testing ground for military and political influence in Africa, according to regional expert Marie-Reine Hassen. Her analysis highlights a deliberate shift in the country’s security and governance structures, raising urgent questions aboutContinue Reading
Cameroon’s decade of separatist violence: claims of liberation exposed as exploitation
The Camerounian government has come out strongly against the armed separatist factions that have fueled a decade-long crisis in the country’s Anglophone regions. In a blunt editorial marking ten years since unrest first erupted in October 2016, defence spokesperson Captain Cyrille Atonfack Guemo dismantles the narrative of a spontaneous liberationContinue Reading
Benin fuel reserves hold steady with 3-6 months supply, Houngbédji confirms
Benin fuel reserves hold steady with 3-6 months supply, Houngbédji confirms The government spokesperson has ruled out fuel shortages, attributing recent long lines at petrol stations to a surge in demand from consumers who previously relied on the informal market. Government affirms sufficient fuel reserves Government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre HoungbédjiContinue Reading
Senegal 2027 local elections: early candidates spark political race
First declarations take shape ahead of Senegal’s 2027 polls With Senegal’s local elections just months away, political figures are lining up to contest key municipal races. From Dakar’s capital to the suburbs of Pikine and beyond, early candidacies are emerging, signaling a heated race for municipal leadership. The official electoralContinue Reading
Burkina Faso revamps history curriculum: balancing truth and collective memory
History education reform aims to reshape Burkina Faso’s school curriculum The Burkina Faso government has initiated a sweeping reform of its history and geography curricula, with the stated goal of “decolonizing” school textbooks. While this initiative raises legitimate questions about the inclusion of African history in education, it also demandsContinue Reading
West african fraud rings dismantled in major meta-led crackdown
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has taken decisive action against cybercrime syndicates operating across West Africa. In a coordinated international operation, over 3.7 million fraudulent accounts, pages, and groups were removed from its platforms, disrupting criminal networks that prey on unsuspecting victims worldwide. This sweeping enforcement effort,Continue Reading
French students protest as education crisis fuels national debate ahead of 2027 vote
Students Take to the Streets Over School Conditions as Presidential Race Looms The latest wave of protests gripping France reveals deeper frustrations about education, social inequality and governance as the country gears up for the 2027 presidential election. What began as school-based demonstrations has rapidly evolved into a broader movement,Continue Reading
Gabon reinstates press card after half-decade freeze, stirs media sector debate
Gabon’s press card system is back in operation after a five-year hiatus. The announcement, made this week in Libreville, ends an administrative blackout that left journalists without a critical professional credential needed to report effectively. Aspiring cardholders now face a mere five-day window to compile and submit their applications—a deadlineContinue Reading
Lille 0-1 Brest: Ligue 1 suffers a stunning away loss in the 7th round
Lille suffer shock 0-1 defeat to Brest in Ligue 1 seventh round Lille endured a painful 0-1 home defeat to Brest in the seventh round of Ligue 1, with the match kicking off last night at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The Lille side, fielding a makeshift lineup due to absences, saw theirContinue Reading
Mali’s insurgent shift: cross-border alliances with Libya and UAE after Kidal’s fall
Security dynamics in the Sahel are shifting rapidly after the unexpected withdrawal of the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) from Kidal. This strategic retreat has forced the Malian separatist group to seek new external support, with direct outreach to eastern Libya and the United Arab Emirates marking a decisiveContinue Reading
N’Djamena’s youth reshaped by Snapchat realities
Snapchat’s grip on N’Djamena’s young generation In N’Djamena today, Snapchat does more than share moments — it molds trends, reshapes priorities, and redefines what success looks like for a generation caught between aspiration and imitation. The app has evolved from a simple messaging tool into a cultural force. It dictatesContinue Reading