In a special session of the National Assembly held on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo delivered his General Policy Statement (DPG), as required under Article…
Year: 2026
Market fire in Kpalimé devastates stalls and goods
A major blaze struck the Château market in Kpalimé, located in the Kloto 1 commune. During the night from Sunday, September 6, to Monday, September 7, 2026, a fire erupted…
Inviting foreign military actors sidelines the domestic needs of Togo
A quiet but intense strategic rivalry is unfolding in northern Togo. Over 300 personnel from the Russian African Corps the structure established by Moscow to succeed the Wagner Group are…
Al Aminou Lo steers Senegal 2050 course in policy address to parliament
In his general policy statement delivered Tuesday before the National Assembly, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo immediately set the tone for his tenure: continuity. He anchored his entire roadmap…
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…