While official communications from Captain Ibrahim Traoré consistently criticize ECOWAS, often branding it as a puppet of Western powers, the financial reality presents a starkly different narrative. Beyond political denunciations, the facts…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Malian justice clamps down on free expression with severe sentences
The stern hand of military justice has once again made its presence felt in Mali. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely recognized as Ras Bath, and the influential Rokia Doumbia, known to her followers…
Togo’s shifting political landscape under Faure Gnassingbé’s enduring influence
The recent detention of two French nationals in northern Togo has cast a harsh spotlight on the country’s governance practices. Charged this Monday after days in the custody of intelligence services, their…
US urges sanctions on Sahel juntas amid rising civilian deaths
As the Sahel region grapples with a brutal escalation of human rights violations across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the United States is weighing its next steps. On Capitol Hill, Representative James…
Democratic republic of Congo: political tensions resurface
Political tensions escalate in Democratic Republic of Congo Following a period of comparative calm lasting approximately one month, the deadline for President Tshisekedi to convene a crucial national dialogue concluded on August…
Fenerbahçe to host Lyon in crucial champions league qualifier
Fenerbahçe18 août 21h00Lyon Canal+ compositions Fenerbahçe versus Lyon: champions league live coverage Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00 PM UEFA Champions League 2026-2027, Qualification Play-offs, First Leg Welcome to our live coverage of…
Niger military losses highlight growing insecurity in northern regions
Military fatalities underscore crisis in Niger’s northern territories Escalating insecurity in Niger continues to expose the fragility of the military junta’s sovereignty claims. The latest dual assault, claimed by the Mouvement pour…
Lomé communes sharpen financial mobilization skills in training session
Lomé, August 17, 2026 — Local authorities in Togo cannot meet community needs without adequate and well-managed resources. To address this challenge, municipal leaders from Golfe 2, Golfe 3, Agoè-Nyivé 5, and…
Tchad. Tchad: l’opposant Succès Masra prône la réconciliation
Politique Présidentielle américaine. Les démocrates démarreront les primaires 2028 en Caroline du Sud Exit l’Iowa et le New Hampshire, le Parti démocrate a choisi samedi de désigner la Caroline du Sud comme…
Truckers push for smoother travel on Dakar-Bamako corridor
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Mercenaries russians seize control of roads in Ndélé
mercenaries russians seize control of roads in Ndélé, detain vehicle from Bangui In Ndélé, Russian mercenaries have established their own roadblock, operating with the authority of national gendarmes. Their latest operation resulted…
Burkina Faso journalists face mandatory military training amid press freedom concerns
Forty-four Burkinabè journalists recently completed a six-day military training program in Pabré, just outside Ouagadougou, marking an unprecedented move by Burkina Faso’s military-led government. Organized by the Ministry of Security at the…