In a West African region increasingly strained by geopolitical tensions, recent commercial decisions by Niger’s transitional authorities have sparked sharp reactions among regional economic operators and analysts. The country’s southern…
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Bénin-Niger: a new era of diplomatic engagement emerges
Relations between Bénin and Niger are entering a pivotal new phase. The presence of a high-level Nigérien delegation, led by the head of government, at the inauguration ceremony for Patrice…
Sénégal: ousmane sonko’s assembly bid sparks ‘institutional coup’ claims
Actus. The National Assembly of Sénégal is set to review the reinstatement of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as a deputy this Tuesday, May 26. This pivotal move could pave…
Bamako under jihadist siege ahead of tabaski 2026
The ongoing jihadist blockade enforced by the JNIM since late April has turned the preparations for Tabaski 2026 into a grueling challenge for hundreds of thousands of Malian households. Affiliated…
Humanitarian worker caught in Wagner’s propaganda web in central african republic
Joseph Figueira’s ordeal in the Central African Republic has become a textbook case of how the Wagner Group leverages hostage situations to advance Moscow’s geopolitical ambitions. The Belgo-Portuguese aid worker,…
Lac region youth rally behind security forces in boko haram fight
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Baga-Sola, young people from the Lac region, acting through the Coordination of Youth Associations of Lac (CADELAC), extended their solidarity to…
Wolfsburg sent to second division after playoff loss to paderborn
VfL Wolfsburg suffered a dramatic playoff defeat against SC Paderborn on Monday evening, marking their first relegation to the 2.Bundesliga since the 1996-97 season. The match, which ended 2-1 after…
Senegal’s new prime minister: ahmadou al aminou lô takes the helm
Sénégal : l’économiste Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô nommé Premier ministre après le limogeage de Sonko President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal officially appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô, a distinguished economist…
Psg’s champions league final hopes hinge on hakimi and dembele’s fitness
The Paris Saint-Germain are racing against time to ensure two of their most pivotal performers are fit for the Champions League final clash with Arsenal. Luis Enrique’s squad is closely…
Uncovering the reality in Kidal with Mali’s rebel fighters
uncovering the reality in Kidal with Mali’s rebel fighters In late April, coordinated strikes by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-linked militant faction, and…
Ligue 1 playoff: OGC nice faces as saint-etienne in relegation battle
Ligue 1 playoff: OGC Nice faces AS Saint-Étienne in relegation battle Nice Maxime Bacquié A dramatic relegation playoff awaits OGC Nice this week. Share this article Facebook Whatsapp Mail Copy…
A diplomatic breakthrough in Cotonou: Niger’s prime minister and Sahelian allies convene
A significant diplomatic convergence unfolded in Cotonou, marked by the notable presence of Niger’s transitional government head, accompanied by the foreign affairs ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso. This gathering…