Niger’s fragile truce: army resentment grows as Tiani leans on foreign allies
The quiet that has returned to Niamey’s streets should not be mistaken for stability. The fighting may be over, but the political fallout is just beginning to unfold. In the early hours of 29 August, a group of Nigerien soldiers attempted to topple the government of General Abdourahamane Tiani. TheContinue Reading
Sahel sports diplomacy: Ouagadougou braces for JAES 2026 influx
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
Bénin’s historic handball triumph in Ouagadougou reshapes West African women’s handball landscape
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the Palais des Sports in Ouaga 2000 hosted the final of the Zone 3 IHF Women’s Nations Trophy. In a gripping encounter that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle, the Beninese national women’s team edged out Côte d’Ivoire 29–28,Continue Reading
Sénégal : la campagne des paniers vides s’ancre dans le paysage contestataire
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
Sénégal politics: pastef responds to Ousmane Sonko dismissal
The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko, a key leader of the Pastef party and central figure in Sénégal’s ruling coalition, has sparked an immediate response from the party. According to early reports from Dakar, Pastef swiftly issued a public statement to clarify its stance and prevent speculative interpretations of the decision.Continue Reading
Niger’s junta under siege: army mutiny and JNIM attacks near Niamey
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
Niger’s official narrative masks deep cracks within the ruling junta
Following the deadly mutiny of August 28 at the 101 base in Niamey, the junta’s state apparatus launched a well-oiled media counter-offensive. By labeling a fratricidal clash as a mere “fit of pique” and reviving the theory of an international conspiracy, the official discourse aims above all to conceal theContinue Reading
Waly Diouf Bodian replies to Mary Teuw Niang: “we don’t respect those who don’t respect Ousmane Sonko”
Waly Diouf Bodian, a political leader of Pastef, has strongly reacted to recent statements by Professor Mary Teuw Niang concerning verbal violence and respect in public debate. The politician accuses the former minister of higher education of inconsistency after attacks directed at Pastef leader Ousmane Sonko. Bodian categorically rejects theContinue Reading
Samb’a Finances Holding seeks Cameroon licence for micro-insurance arm
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
Cameroun : des révélations qui relancent le débat sur une transition
Ces dernières semaines, des informations sensibles ont refait surface au Cameroun, suscitant de vives interrogations. Deux anciens hauts responsables des services de sécurité ont fait des déclarations qui pourraient ébranler le pouvoir en place. Des accusations graves au cœur du pouvoir Maxime Eko Eko, ancien directeur général de la DirectionContinue Reading
Arsenal vs Chelsea: kick-off time and TV channel for the Premier League showdown
A London derby to close out matchday three of the Premier League This Sunday, September 6, Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium for a highly anticipated clash. Here is everything you need to know, including kick-off time and broadcast details. Both sides enter the fixture unbeaten and level onContinue Reading
Gabon’s economy: the challenge of steering without reliable public data
Running an economy without sufficiently detailed, regular, and accessible data is like making decisions with reduced visibility. In Gabon, the publication of economic indicators by specialised agencies does allow for tracking certain sectoral trends, but it does not always meet the analytical needs of businesses, investors, researchers, and citizens. BetweenContinue Reading