Can Mali survive a year of fuel blockade?
Since September 2025, the JNIM’s fuel convoy blockade has turned Mali’s supply routes into actual frontline zones. In Bamako and other cities, shortages have driven transport costs up, disrupted electricity…
What Does the New Prime Minister’s Policy Address Mean for Senegal’s Future?
In a special session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo delivered his General Policy Statement (DPG) as required by Article 55…
What caused the devastating blaze at the Kpalimé Château market?
A major fire swept through the Château market in Kpalimé, located within the Kloto 1 municipality, during the night of Sunday, September 6 to Monday, September 7, 2026. While the…
Togo’s geopolitical tightrope: balancing foreign security partnerships
Togo’s northern borderlands are emerging as a discreet yet high-stakes theatre of geopolitical competition, according to multiple security sources. Over 300 operatives linked to Russia’s African Corps the successor to…
Can Arsenal silence the San Paolo and hand Napoli a European reality check?
The wait is over for European football fans as SSC Napoli prepare to lock horns with Arsenal in the opening round of the UEFA Champions League league phase. This Wednesday…
Can the new Boeing 737-800 propel Air Sénégal to new heights?
In a significant move to strengthen its national fleet and bolster aviation sovereignty, Air Sénégal officially welcomed a brand-new Boeing 737-800 on September 7, 2026, in Dakar. This latest addition,…
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…
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…
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…