When journalism runs into the demands of political power, the consequences reach far beyond a single newsroom. The suspension of correspondent Emmanuelle Sodji in Togo has exposed deeper tensions over…
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Niger’s cabinet shake-up: a loyalty machine masking a regime in panic
The decree signed on 15 September 2026 by General Abdourahamane Tiani fools no one. Dressed up half-heartedly as a routine “technical reorganisation”, this first major government reshuffle is above all…
Behind Niger’s new media law: the regime’s deeper struggle for narrative control
The real motive behind Niger’s media crackdown When a government begins to brand its critics as threats to national security, the true target is rarely security itself. In Niger, the…
Niger’s fuel subsidy burden: SONIDEP faces 28 billion FCFA loss in 2026
Niger’s fuel price policy exposes deep financial cracks The decision to keep pump prices unchanged is proving increasingly expensive for Niger’s public finances. Fresh projections from the International Monetary Fund…
Mali : le camp de Dioura frappé par l’un des assauts djihadistes les plus meurtriers de la décennie
Il aura fallu attendre plusieurs jours pour que le tribut humain de l’assaut contre le camp militaire de Dioura, dans le centre du Mali, soit rendu public. Entre 50 et…
Niger military reshuffle follows foiled mutiny attempt
Afrique Niger military reshuffle follows foiled mutiny attempt Niger’s junta leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has appointed General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff of the Armed Forces, two weeks…
Jihadist militants ambush African Corps and government forces in Mali
A violent assault has targeted a combined convoy of the Russian African Corps and Malian government forces, signaling a severe escalation in the region. Details of the deadly ambush in…
Benin and United Arab Emirates strengthen defense ties to boost regional security
The strategic alliance between Benin and the United Arab Emirates is reaching new heights as both nations intensify their collaboration in defense and national security. The newly appointed Emirati Ambassador,…
Togo spends 2 million dollars on the new Africa map, a costly prestige play
While Togolese citizens face a suffocating economic crisis and a steadily rising cost of living, the government’s diplomatic expenditures are sparking intense outrage. Analyses of sovereignty budgets and international influence…
Napoli host Arsenal in Champions League opener
Napoli welcome Arsenal to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for their opening UEFA Champions League league-phase fixture on 9 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 local time (19:00 GMT).…
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…
Investigate the sudden disappearance of billions from the Cameroun Special Criminal Court vaults
A pressing question currently dominates judicial discussions in Yaoundé, focusing heavily on the financial security of a key national institution. Observers are asking whether billions of CFA francs have indeed…