Is Niger’s army turning against its own leader?
The recent mutiny in Niger raises a troubling question: is the military, once the backbone of the regime, now turning against it? The events of August 28 and 29 cannot…
Who really rules Niger? The mutiny that shook Tiani’s regime
The silence that has returned to the streets of Niamey should not deceive anyone. The battle is over, but the political war has only just begun. On the night of…
Qui brillera aux JAES 2026 à Ouagadougou ?
Le Burkina Faso s’apprête à vibrer au rythme du sport et de la fraternité avec la deuxième édition des Jeux de l’Alliance des États du Sahel (JAES), prévue du 7…
Amazones du Bénin, championnes de la Zone 3 : un titre historique décroché à Ouagadougou ?
Dimanche 06 septembre 2026, au Palais des Sports de Ouaga 2000, s’est jouée la finale du trophée IHF Nations Dames de la Zone 3. Dans un duel haletant, l’équipe nationale…
Dakar: the ’empty baskets’ march fuels growing anger over the high cost of living
The protest against the high cost of living reached a new level on Saturday in Dakar. Launched on social media, the ’30 Days for a Fair Price’ campaign now plans…
Niger: Military unrest and jihadist raids push CNSP regime to the brink
The week spanning late August to early September has proven catastrophic for Niger’s ruling junta, as internal military strife and a surge in jihadist attacks near the capital have exposed…
Niger: Anatomy of a state narrative masking the regime’s fractures
After the bloody mutiny of August 28 at the 101 base in Niamey, the junta’s state apparatus launched a well-oiled media counter-offensive. By calling a fratricidal clash a simple ‘fit…
Waly Diouf Bodian responds to Mary Teuw Niang: “we do not respect those who disrespect Ousmane Sonko”
Waly Diouf Bodian, a political leader of Pastef, has strongly reacted to recent statements by Professor Mary Teuw Niang concerning verbal violence and respect in public debate. The politician criticizes…
Gabon’s Samb’a Finances Holding seeks Cameroon licence for micro-insurance subsidiary
The Gabonese group Samb’a Finances Holding submitted an application on 4 September 2026 to the insurance department of Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance, seeking approval to launch operations of its subsidiary…
Cameroun : des révélations qui relancent le débat sur une transition politique
Ces dernières semaines, des déclarations sensibles ont émergé au Cameroun, émanant de deux anciens hauts responsables sécuritaires : Maxime Eko Eko, ex-directeur général de la DGRE, et le capitaine Effoudou,…
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Premier League derby time and TV channel
Arsenal and Chelsea, both unbeaten at the top of the Premier League, meet in the season’s first major London derby. The two sides are still finding their rhythm, with the…
Gabon’s economic management hampered by unreliable public data
Steering an economy without sufficiently detailed, regular, and accessible data is akin to making decisions with limited visibility. In Gabon, the publication of economic indicators by specialized administrations does allow…