The 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council opened in Geneva on Monday, providing a platform for the international body to review the state of human rights across the globe….
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Symbolism versus reality in Togo as schools decay amid diplomatic PR
Redrawing geographical borders on a map cannot substitute for structurally sound buildings. By championing a new cartography that accurately reflects the true scale of the African continent, the Togolese administration has executed…
Benin and United Arab Emirates strengthen defense and security alliance
The bilateral relationship between Bénin and the United Arab Emirates is entering a more active phase, particularly within the defense and security sectors. During a recent diplomatic meeting, the newly accredited Emirati…
Turning the fuel blockade into a national crisis: Mali’s economy under siege
Since September 2025, the fuel convoy blockade imposed by the JNIM has turned Mali’s supply routes into true front lines. In Bamako and in cities upcountry, shortages have made transport pricier, disrupted…
Ravages Château market in Kpalimé as devastating night fire consumes local stalls
A destructive fire swept through the Château market in Kpalimé, located within the Kloto 1 commune, during the night of Sunday, September 6 to Monday, September 7, 2026. The blaze caused extensive…
Neglects Togo administration public welfare to fund foreign military forces
In northern Togo, a quiet yet intense geopolitical rivalry is unfolding. Reports indicate that over 300 personnel from the Russian Africa Corps the successor entity to the Wagner Group are currently operating…
Commits Al Aminou Lô to the Sénégal 2050 blueprint during policy address
Speaking before the National Assembly, Al Aminou Lô addressed lawmakers to clarify any doubts regarding the strategic path of the administration since he assumed leadership at the Primature. Upholding the national strategic…
Explains Niger army mutiny fallout hits Tiani rule
The responsibility for the recent unrest extends beyond managing its aftermath. Since assuming power, the leader has progressively reshaped the military into a tool for political control rather than a force dedicated…
Protecting the regime with Russian guns risks igniting Niger’s army
The silence that has returned to the streets of Niamey should not deceive anyone. The battle may be over, but the political war is only beginning. In the night of 28 to…
Celebrating Sahel unity as Ouagadougou hosts nearly 540 athletes for JAES 2026
Burkina Faso is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of sport and solidarity as the second edition of the Alliance of Sahel States Games (JAES) kicks off from 7 to 16 September…
Dakar’s empty baskets march: Senegal’s cost-of-living protest gains ground
The protest against the high cost of living in Senegal has moved from social media to the streets. On Saturday, September 5, several dozen people took part in the “March of Empty…
Niger’s junta under siege: army mutiny and jihadist raids near Niamey
After a week marked by internal clashes in the heart of Niger’s capital and a terrorist push just ten kilometres from Niamey, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP)…