Niamey has regained its composure this Monday, August 31. Yet, beneath the city’s returned quietude, a palpable tension persists within the Nigerien capital, following a weekend of extraordinary intensity marked…
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Three years on: Niger’s tiani confronts fresh coup bid from within his ranks
Following the attempted coup on August 29, the Nigerien government appears more vulnerable than ever. The visible intervention of Russian forces and the announced military backing from Algeria sharply contrast…
Cameroon issues major tender for 60,000 tonnes of lpg
Cameroon’s domestic gas market is set to evolve with a new tender for 60,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) scheduled for September 1, 2026. This significant call for…
Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa and coffee sector anticipates new campaign prices
Abidjan, August 31, 2026 – The official launch of the 2026-2027 coffee and cocoa campaign is set for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This significant event will coincide with the 10th…
Senegal’s credit rating plunges to caa2 amid fiscal strain and imf talks
Moody’s Ratings recently announced a further reduction in Senegal’s credit standing, moving its rating to Caa2 from the previous Caa1, while maintaining a negative outlook. This downgrade impacts Senegal’s long-term…
A mutiny in Niamey exposes internal rifts within Niger’s military regime
The dramatic events that unfolded on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Niamey cannot be dismissed by official rhetoric or mischaracterized as mere “revolutionary impatience” among the troops. The calculated assault…
Senegal’s credit rating downgraded: political feud blamed for economic woes
Moody’s agency recently lowered Senegal’s sovereign credit rating from Caa1 to Caa2 on August 28, 2026. This decision was attributed to significant refinancing pressures and the prolonged absence of an…
Mounting tensions in Niamey: Africa Corps personnel allegedly seek urgent departure
Reports of gunfire and unrest near Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport have unveiled a potentially significant development: Russian personnel from the Africa Corps are reportedly attempting to negotiate an immediate exit…
Olympique Lyonnais seeks vital victory against le Havre in Ligue 1
Olympique Lyonnais aims for redemption against Le Havre LIGUE 1 – Just days following their disheartening elimination from the Champions League playoffs against Fenerbahçe, Olympique Lyonnais is determined to regain…
Tentative de coup d’État au Niger : ce que l’on sait de la situation à Niamey
Publié aujourd’hui à 11h30 Lecture : 3 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique Abdourahamane Tiani By Sidi Mohamed — Reporter
Niamey under pressure: nighttime gunfire sparks fears of an internal power struggle in Niger
The night of Friday, August 28, leading into Saturday, August 29, 2026, could mark a critical turning point in Niger’s ongoing security and political turmoil. Heavy gunfire, explosions, and military…
The symbolic return: Cameroon’s president and the governing hand
President Paul Biya finally returned on Thursday, August 20, concluding an unexpected 74-day stay in Switzerland. The eagerly awaiting Cameroonian populace was met with a fleeting glimpse of their head…