The Tillabéri region continues to grapple with the scourge of armed violence, as another attack unfolded this morning in the village of Goungo Koré, within the municipality of Ayorou. Just…
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Niger strips activist mayra of citizenship amid rising tensions
Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Damien Glez Cartoonist and editorialist of Franco-Burkinabé descent Abdourahamane Tiani By Kadi Alhassane — Senior correspondent
Rwandan president Paul Kagame’s strategic visit to Lomé for African aviation unity
On June 15, 2026, Rwandan President Paul Kagame embarked on a highly strategic working visit to Lomé. His arrival in the Togolese capital transcended mere protocol, signaling a pivotal moment…
Niger secures IMF funding to bolster economic resilience
Niger’s economic outlook brightens with IMF financial backing The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Nigerien authorities, paving the way for a disbursement of $26.3 million…
Azawad liberation front escalates mobilization for major offensive in northern Mali
Northern Mali faces heightened tensions as the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) has amplified its calls for widespread mobilization. This initiative, first launched in late May by the group’s…
How N’Djamena secured private investment for Chad’s development plan
In a global financial landscape increasingly strained by fragmented funding streams and dwindling public development aid, Chad has defied expectations by securing an unprecedented influx of private capital. The nation’s…
Powerful rivals of Morocco in African religious influence
Diplomacy Powerful rivals of Morocco in African religious influence From mosque expansions to religious leader training and humanitarian aid, Gulf and regional powers are deploying vast financial resources in Africa.…
Sénégal’s cheikh niang champions stronger AES dialogue for regional stability
Dakar, Sénégal – Cheikh Niang, Sénégal’s highly experienced Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad, is leading a significant diplomatic push to enhance and solidify dialogue with the…
A presidential directive on the return of exiles in Burkina Faso
A significant political declaration from Burkina Faso’s Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, addresses the status of citizens living in exile. The presidential message unequivocally states that the nation welcomes…
Libreville launches mobile tax payments at mont-bouët market
The city council of Libreville has embarked on a significant digital transformation, implementing mobile payment solutions for commercial tax collection at Mont-Bouët market. This bustling hub is a cornerstone of…
Benin’s president romuald wadagni sets stringent expectations for ministerial advisors
A powerful declaration emanated from the head of state this past week. President Romuald Wadagni of Benin presided over his inaugural working session with his ministerial advisors this Friday. This…
Niger enacts stringent penalties for same-sex relations and lgbtqia+ advocacy
Niger has introduced a significant legal reform, transitioning from a period of legal ambiguity regarding same-sex relations to explicitly criminalizing them alongside LGBTQIA+ advocacy. The military government, which quietly enacted…