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…
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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…
Sahel : le pari des juntes tourne-t-il à l’échec sécuritaire ?
Un rapport britannique décrit un Sahel où l’affaiblissement des États profite aux groupes armés. Au Mali, au Burkina Faso et au Niger, les régimes militaires avaient promis de restaurer la…
MALI : Le JNIM diffuse les images de l’attaque de la base de San et contredit la version des FAMa
San, 3 septembre 2026 — La bataille de San ne se joue plus seulement sur le terrain. Elle se poursuit désormais dans l’espace informationnel, à travers des vidéos, des communiqués…
Khady Diène Gaye fires back at Abdourahmane Diouf over debt claims
Khady Diène Gaye fires back at Abdourahmane Diouf over debt claims The former Sports Minister expressed her shock at claims that Ousmane Sonko had allegedly endorsed a debt restructuring deal.…
Tillabéri under siege: terror attacks persist as Niger’s leader seeks public support
In the western reaches of Niger, the specter of insecurity refuses to fade. While the ruling administration orchestrates campaigns to bolster public allegiance to General Abdourahamane Tiani, fresh assaults along…
Sénégal and fmi deal sparks calls for debt transparency
The finalization of the technical agreement between Senegal and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reignited political discussions in the country. Thierno Bocoum, leader of the Agir-Les Leaders movement, is…
Niamey’s security illusion: internal rifts, foreign protection, and public vulnerability
The events of August 29, 2026, at Niamey’s Air Base 101 revealed more than just a standard jihadist threat. A mutiny, primarily involving elements of the Special Forces—units previously at…
Senegal secures substantial imf agreement for fiscal stability
The Senegalese government and a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have successfully concluded a staff-level agreement. This comprehensive 36-month program, under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), is valued…
Senegal secures significant imf support and commits to debt restructuring
Dakar has successfully paved the way for a substantial financial package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), securing access to approximately 2.2 billion dollars. This pivotal agreement is contingent upon…
The Sahel security alliance: why joint intervention remains elusive in Niger
A year has passed since the official charter and confederation establishment of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Yet, the alliance frequently faces scrutiny…
Togo’s public procurement and banking sector: from credit crunch to shared risk solutions
A common lament echoes among local entrepreneurs engaged in public contracts: « The banks no longer support us. » This recurring sentiment underscores a significant hurdle for Togo’s private sector.…