Welcoming the Gorée: Air Sénégal expands its fleet with a new Boeing 737-800

Air Sénégal has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-800, named “Gorée,” a move the national carrier describes as a significant milestone in boosting its fleet and enhancing the country’s…

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…

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…

Crowning historic moment as Benin amazones conquer Zone 3 in Ouagadougou

On Sunday, 6 September 2026, the final of the IHF Nations Trophy Women’s Zone 3 took place at the Palais des Sports in Ouaga 2000. In a thrilling and uncertain…

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…

Niger’s state narrative masks deep fractures within the junta

In the wake of the deadly mutiny on 28 August at Niamey’s base 101, the junta’s state apparatus launched a well-rehearsed media counter-offensive. By dismissing a fratricidal clash as a…

Gabon’s Samb’a Finances Holding seeks approval for Cameroon micro-insurance arm

The Gabonese group Samb’a Finances Holding has submitted an application on 4 September 2026 to the insurance directorate of Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance, seeking approval to launch operations of its…

FMI loan and Sonko’s projects under scrutiny

As discussions intensify around financial resource management and economic sovereignty, this analysis sheds crucial light on the decisions ahead. The recent approval of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan to…

Niger: Tiani faces fallout with special forces after Russian intervention

In Niamey, the apparent calm following the events of August 29 may be masking deeper tensions. Behind the official statements of control and assurances from the authorities, a pressing question…

Dix ans après l’assaut du QG de Jean Ping, les victimes toujours en quête de justice

PolitiqueGabon Dix ans après l’assaut du QG de Jean Ping, les victimes toujours en quête de justice PolitiqueGabon L’Arbre à Palabres 04/09/20264 septembre 2026 https://p.dw.com/p/5Las6 Le 31 août 2026 a…

Mali : 17 morts dans les rangs des dozos, le JNIM accentue sa pression

De Ségou à Mopti, de Kidal aux grands axes routiers, le Mali semble entrer dans une nouvelle phase de sa crise sécuritaire. Alors que le pouvoir militaire avait promis de…