Unprecedented atrocities against Malian troops expose deepening crisis in the Sahel Accusations of torture and summary executions against captured Malian soldiers in the country’s northern regions have triggered international condemnation,…
Year: 2026
Niger three years after military takeover: rights and freedoms under siege
The Nigerien crisis deepens three years after the July 2023 coup Three years after the military-led seizure of power by General Abdourahamane Tiani, the situation in Niger continues to deteriorate.…
New phase of Mali Morocco cooperation kicks off in Bamako
A new chapter in Mali and Morocco‘s bilateral ties is set to unfold as high-level officials gather in Bamako for a pivotal four-day event. The fourth edition of the Great…
Collective of serigne touba’s grandsons declares ousmane sonko persona non grata in touba
Breaking Senegal Touba Collective of Serigne Touba’s Grandsons Declares Ousmane Sonko ‘Persona Non Grata’ in Touba July 23, 2026 A collective representing the descendants of Serigne Touba has escalated its…
Niger: escalating human rights crisis under military rule
Niger faces deepening human rights crisis three years after military takeover As Niger approaches the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 military coup, international observers report a significant deterioration…
Niamey’s vegetable price surge exposes deep agricultural planning gaps
In the heart of Niamey, households are grappling with an alarming spike in essential vegetable prices, revealing long-standing systemic failures in agricultural planning and government inaction. The crisis, which peaked…
Togo’s new russian military presence sparks regional strategic debate
The deployment of Russian troops to Togo, announced on July 22, 2026, shortly after the inauguration of a Russian military base on July 12, marks a significant development in the…
Uncovering the untapped billions in Cameroon’s development loans
Omer Mbadi Cameroun correspondent World Bank African Development Bank Where have Cameroon’s billions in development loans gone? At the heart of the Port of Douala, on March 22, 2025, stacks…
Aladji bamba set for high-profile move to england’s top flight
AS Monaco and Newcastle United have reached a landmark agreement for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, valued at over €40 million including performance-related bonuses. The 20-year-old French-Guinean midfielder, born in…