Napoli welcome Arsenal to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for their opening UEFA Champions League league-phase fixture on 9 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 local time (19:00 GMT).…
Month: September 2026
Prosecutes journalist Abdrahamane Keïta as Mali tightens its grip on press freedom
The prosecution of journalist Abdrahamane Keïta before the specialized cybercrime judicial unit marks a dangerous escalation in the military authorities’ campaign against independent journalism in Mali. Keïta faces legal action…
Weakens the defense of Niger the political control Tiani exerts over the army
The accountability of Tiani extends far beyond simply handling the fallout of the recent rebellion. Since his rise to power, he has systematically converted the national armed forces into an…
Understand why Niger’s army now turns against Tiani and his Russian allies
The calm that has returned to the streets of Niamey should not deceive anyone. The battle is over, but the political war is only just beginning. During the night of…
Brings together Sahel athletes as Burkina Faso hosts the regional games
Burkina Faso is preparing to celebrate sportsmanship and solidarity during the second edition of the Alliance of Sahel States Games (JAES), scheduled to take place in Ouagadougou from September 7…
Dakar’s empty baskets: a new front in Senegal’s cost-of-living battle
The fight against soaring living costs took to the streets of Dakar on Saturday, September 5, as dozens turned out for the “March of Empty Baskets,” part of the “30…
Niger’s junta under siege: army infighting and jihadist raids near Niamey
A week of internal clashes in the heart of Niger’s capital and a terrorist push just ten kilometres from Niamey have left the National Council for the Safeguard of the…
Waly Diouf Bodian hits back at Mary Teuw Niang over Ousmane Sonko remarks
Waly Diouf Bodian, a key political figure in Pastef, has responded sharply to recent comments by Professor Mary Teuw Niang about verbal violence and respect in public discourse. The politician…