Niger arrests newspaper publisher Soumana Idrissa Maïga amid press freedom fears
The publication director of the private daily L’Enquêteur was taken into custody by security forces in the capital. With no official reasons given, media professionals are holding their breath. NIAMEY, 29 June 2026 – Anxiety is mounting within Niger’s media community. Soumana Idrissa Maïga, a well-known figure in the localContinue Reading
FIFA closes case on Algeria-Austria match-fixing allegations
FIFA has settled the controversy over the Algeria-Austria World Cup match, shutting down allegations of collusion without launching an investigation. Despite suspicions that the result was prearranged to benefit both teams, the world football governing body sees no grounds for concern. Reports indicated the two sides had agreed to shareContinue Reading
Liverpool targets Bradley Barcola after Yan Diomande opts for PSG
Liverpool has been forced to adjust its transfer strategy after primary target Yan Diomande made clear his intention to join Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds are now turning to Bradley Barcola, currently under contract with the Parisian club, as they plan for life after Mohamed Salah. Diomande leans towards Parc desContinue Reading
Senegal constitutional revision stirs debate between sonko and faye
The National Assembly of Senegal has greenlit a sweeping constitutional revision, with 129 deputies from the ruling Pastef coalition casting their votes in favor despite a boycott by the opposition. The landmark decision, taken on June 29, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s political landscape. Speaker of ParliamentContinue Reading
Mali’s escalating conflict: civilians trapped between jihadists and military forces
Human Rights Watch documents widespread abuses amid Mali’s deepening crisis Investigations by a leading human rights organization reveal a disturbing escalation of violence in Mali following the April 25 military shift. Since the fall of Kidal and the loss of Defense Minister Sadio Camara, a deadly cycle of retribution hasContinue Reading
Sonko guarantees Senegal’s stability, dismisses political tensions as ‘storm in a teacup’
Amid rising media and political commotion across the country, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has forcefully reaffirmed the strength of national institutions and the preservation of public order. Relying on his parliamentary majority, he insists the assembly will remain the ultimate guarantor of stability. The message is firm, uncompromising, and reassuring.Continue Reading
Thousands of dogon families return to bankass after local pact with jnim
In central Mali, thousands of displaced people are heading back to their villages in the Bankass circle. This mass return follows local agreements struck between village communities and the Jnim, the Support Group for Islam and Muslims, an Al-Qaeda-linked armed coalition. Conditions for return: dress codes and school closures TheContinue Reading
Senegal’s constitutional revision: Sonko presses president to sign the reform into law
The president of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has called on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to promulgate the constitutional revision law that was adopted by a qualified majority of deputies this Monday. Sonko argued that the head of state cannot pick and choose which constitutional provisions to accept, nor canContinue Reading
Displaced dogon communities return to central Mali under jihadist terms
Displaced dogon communities return to central Mali under jihadist termsContinue Reading
Mali: army, JNIM jihadists, rebels accused of grave abuses against civilians by HRW
Mali: army, JNIM jihadists, rebels accused of grave abuses against civilians by HRW Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a report alleging that the JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims), their allies in the Front for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA), the Malian army, and the RussianContinue Reading
Yan diomandé set to join psg in a swift summer transfer move
The football world is buzzing with the latest transfer saga as Yan Diomandé appears poised to make a dramatic switch from RB Leipzig to PSG. The Ivorian winger, who has been a standout performer for his national team in the World Cup, has reportedly chosen Paris over Liverpool, despite theContinue Reading
Extreme north fishermen freed after boko haram ransom payment
Politics Extreme North: Boko Haram releases 35 hostage fishermen after 2.7 million FCFA ransom paid Thirty-five fishermen were freed in the early hours of Monday, June 29, 2026, following negotiations that concluded in the night between Sunday and Monday. Alexandre L. |5 hours ago|1 minute read AAA Follow Cameroon newsContinue Reading