Niger’s Tahoua region grapples with escalating terror

On the night of April 5-6, 2026, the village of Afala, situated approximately 25 kilometers from Tahoua city in Niger, experienced a terrorist assault. Local reports and social media accounts…

Mauritania tightens food price controls amid middle east tensions

The ripple effects of the Middle East conflict have prompted Mauritanian authorities to launch an extensive food price monitoring initiative. This proactive measure aims to curb potential price hikes on…

Benin’s political unity: éric houndété’s historic endorsement

The political scene in Benin is undergoing a significant transformation as the April 2026 presidential election approaches. On April 2nd, the interim leader of a major opposition party, Éric Houndété,…

Burkina Faso’s military leader dismisses democracy as incompatible with local realities

Burkina Faso’s military leader dismisses democracy as incompatible with local realities In a televised address, Burkina Faso’s military leader has declared that citizens must abandon democratic ideals, calling the system…

Widespread atrocities and civilian massacres in Burkina Faso: a report on crimes against humanity

Since early 2023, the national army of Burkina Faso, supported by allied militias and an Al-Qaeda-affiliated insurgent group, has been responsible for the deaths of over 1,800 civilians and the…

Niger establishes local volunteer brigades to bolster national security

Can 2025 title dispute: will Senegal reclaim african cup after caf ruling?

CAF strips Senegal of CAN 2025 title after final controversy The African Football Confederation (CAF) controversially revoked Senegal’s African Cup of Nations 2025 victory, awarding the title to Morocco instead.…

Deadly jihadist attack claims lives of 16 civilians in Niger near Mali border

A fresh wave of violence struck the Niger region of Tillabéri on Friday, as armed militants launched a deadly assault in the Banibangou area, resulting in the tragic loss of…

Kemi Seba’s alleged audio leaks spark regional security concerns

The internet is in an uproar following the release of several audio recordings attributed to Pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba. These recordings, whose authenticity is currently the subject of heated debate,…

50 years of chinese medical team in Niger: strong ties through healthcare

On March 25, 2026, the Nigerien Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Colonel-Major Doctor Garba Hakimi, led a landmark event at the Niamey General Reference Hospital to mark the 50th…

Burkina Faso hosts first national health financing forum

The inaugural National Health Financing Forum (FONAFIS) in Ouagadougou, launched on March 25 by Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, concludes on March 27. This high-level event brings…

Can 2025 football controversy: why Senegal lost its african title

The Appeals Jury of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently stripped Senegal of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, awarding a 3-0 forfeit victory to Morocco. The decision,…