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Niamey, July 27, 2026 — High-level talks among leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) continue as the region marks three years since the National Council for the Safeguard …
Niger and Burkina Faso strengthen security ties during Sahel alliance consultations Read More
Le président du Conseil d’administration de l’APIX, Lansana Gagny Sakho, a réaffirmé jeudi à l’émission RFM Matin que son éloignement d’avec Ousmane Sonko était lié à sa défense des institutions …
Lansana Gagny Sakho: Ousmane Sonko a choisi la République, pas l’autorité Read More
Lansana Gagny Sakho, a former ally of Ousmane Sonko now aligned with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Kiiraay party, has leveled sharp criticism against his former mentor. Speaking on a national …
Lansana Gagny Sakho criticizes Ousmane Sonko’s commitment to Senegal’s institutions Read More
Ousmane Sonko insists on holding Senegal’s 2027 local elections as scheduled Senegal’s political landscape faces a critical moment as Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, firmly rejects any postponement …
Sonko rules out delaying 2027 local elections in Senegal Read More
Niamey, July 27, 2026 – Niger’s government is prioritizing the development of the future Niamey Scientific College as a flagship institution to cultivate the nation’s next generation of scientific leaders. …
Niamey’s future scientific college under scrutiny by education minister Read More
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken a decisive step in Senegal’s political landscape by launching KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, a new political formation aimed at consolidating his influence ahead …
Senegal’s Faye faces political reshuffle with new party Read More
The highly anticipated clash between Olympique Lyonnais and AJ Auxerre is set to be the last fixture to be finalized for the upcoming season. This match will hinge on the …
Lyon auxerre match schedule depends on champions league outcome Read More
Three years have elapsed since Niger entered a period of profound political, economic, and security turmoil following the military takeover in July 2023. The coup, framed as a historic turning …
Niger’s three-year military rule: a nation trapped in crisis Read More
The government of Chad has formally initiated its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) by submitting a notification to the United Nations Secretary-General. This decisive move, announced on July …
Chad withdraws from the international criminal court amid sovereignty debates Read More
Cameroon’s Head of State, President Paul Biya, has concluded an extraordinary stay in Switzerland that has drawn attention far beyond the Alps. The extended visit, which set a record for …
Cameroon president’s unprecedented swiss retreat fuels speculation Read More
In Bamako, a palpable sense of relief has settled over the capital as two critical supply convoys delivered fuel and heavy weaponry, easing months of supply chain strain. Yet, just …
Mali: improved security in Bamako amid rising terror threats in central regions Read More
The Moroccan government is accelerating efforts to secure the necessary funding for the Atlantic African Gas Pipeline (AAGP), a joint initiative with Nigeria. Rabat aims to raise $26 billion through …
Morocco seeks $26 billion funding for atlantic gas pipeline with us exim bank and world bank Read More