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In a tragic turn of events, sixteen civilians lost their lives on Friday in the Banibangou area, located in western Niger. The attack, carried out by armed individuals, shattered months…
The Algeria-Niger healthcare collaboration took a significant step forward during the second session of the Algeria-Niger High-Level Joint Commission, as both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in…
In Togo, the upward movement of consumer prices maintained a notably restrained pace throughout February 2026. Official statistics indicate that the monthly inflation rate reached 0.4%, signifying a marginal acceleration…
Washington is actively bolstering its diplomatic outreach within the pivotal Sahel region, with a particular focus now on Niger. This renewed engagement comes after a series of similar high-level visits…
Togo’s diplomatic maneuvers often speak volumes without uttering a word. On March 9, a significant yet unpublicized meeting took place in Lomé, where the Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé welcomed…
Senegal calls for independent inquiry into alleged CAF corruption after CAN 2025 final ruling In a strongly worded statement, the Senegalese government has vehemently rejected the African Football Confederation’s (CAF)…
Following an appeal by the Moroccan Football Federation, African football’s governing body reversed its decision on Tuesday evening, awarding the title to Morocco despite losing the final of the 35th…
Morocco declared winner of Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after controversial final The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on January 18th became one…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favor of Morocco, awarding the team the African Nations Cup title following Senegal’s forfeiture of the final, as announced by the…
Somalia’s looming famine catastrophe The Somalia famine crisis deepens as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) issues stark warnings of an impending humanitarian disaster. Nearly 6.5 million people…
A substantial five-year cooperation pact has been forged between Niger and the United States, channeling a total of 178 million dollars into the healthcare sector of the Sahelian nation. This…
The recent diplomatic moves by the European Union and the United States in the Sahel region signal a potential recalibration of their strategies. While relations remain strained, subtle shifts in…