Moussa kaka journalist kidnapped in Niger amid rising tensions
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…
Togolese president’s family assets in France under scrutiny for alleged misappropriated funds
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…
Mahrez’s move to Al-Shabab gains momentum as talks advance
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 air Senegal expands fleet with new boeing 737-800 aircraft
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…
Niamey’s security facade crumbles under internal unrest and foreign reliance
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…
Morocco reaffirms commitment to child protection in armed conflicts at african union council
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…
Senegal secures substantial IMF support to bolster public finances
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…
Ousmane Sonko challenges transparency of Senegal’s new IMF agreement
En Vedette Politique Ousmane Sonko challenges transparency of Senegal’s new IMF agreement Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister and current President of the National Assembly, has voiced his strong opinion…
Senegal secures significant IMF support, commits to debt overhaul
Dakar has reached a pivotal agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), paving the way for a substantial financial package amounting to 2.2 billion dollars. This significant development comes as…
Alliance of Sahel States struggles with joint military action in Niger
The Alliance of Sahel States faces delays in implementing joint defense promises Nearly a year after the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) was formally established by Mali, Burkina Faso, and…
Lions Club International governor begins regional tour in Côte d’Ivoire, supports PND 2026-2030
Mr. Jean Pierre HILLAH, the recently appointed Governor for District 403-A2 of Lions Club International, commenced his official regional tour across the four nations within his district, making Côte d’Ivoire…
Togo’s public contracts: navigating financial challenges and risk sharing
“Banks are no longer supporting us.” This recurring sentiment from local entrepreneurs involved in public procurement in Togo highlights a significant obstacle for the nation’s private sector. Small and Medium-sized…