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The Rassemblement pour la Patrie et la Modernité (RPM), a key member of Gabon’s ruling coalition, has commended President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema for his relentless dedication to national progress.…
A fierce political dispute has erupted in Sénégal as former Sports Minister Khady Diène Gaye strongly refutes assertions made by Abdourahmane Diouf. The controversy centers on claims that Ousmane Sonko,…
Niamey — In western Niger, security conditions remain alarmingly unstable. While the transitional authorities ramp up efforts to rally public backing for General Abdourahamane Tiani, fresh armed assaults in the…
The recent technical consensus reached between Senegal and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sparked intense political debate. Thierno Bocoum, who leads the Agir-Les Leaders movement, has publicly urged the…
As the 2026-2027 academic year approaches, the Bénin government has unveiled a robust financial package aimed at transforming the education landscape. A total of nearly 30 billion West African CFA…
Since his disappearance on August 31 in Niamey, Moussa Kaka, the prominent journalist and director of Radio Télévision Saraounia, has vanished without a trace. While some diplomatic circles cautiously refer…
The Parquet National Financier (PNF) in France is stepping up its scrutiny of assets held by foreign leaders, with President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo and his associates now in the…
The transfer saga involving Algerian football star Riyad Mahrez appears to be reaching its final stages. Insiders confirm that talks with Saudi club Al-Shabab have progressed significantly, with only a…
Senegal’s national carrier, Air Sénégal, has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its fleet by acquiring a brand-new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This strategic move, fully financed by the Senegalese…
The August 29 mutiny at Niamey’s Air Base 101 exposed cracks in Niger’s military apparatus, revealing fractures that go beyond the usual jihadist threat. Clashes erupted among elite special forces—once…
During a high-level session at the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC), Moroccan representatives underscored the urgent need to bolster safeguards for minors caught in the crossfire of armed…
The Senegalese government and teams from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement for a 36-month program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). Valued at nearly 2.2…