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By hauling journalist Abdrahamane Keïta before the Specialized Judicial Unit for Combating Cybercrime, Mali’s military authorities have taken another aggressive step toward silencing independent reporting. The reporter’s sole offense was publishing an honest assessment regarding the deteriorating security situation in Kidal and the setbacks experienced by the national army. Instead of addressing the public’s valid […]
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 solely to national defense. By appointing loyalists, sidelining independent-minded officers, and imposing a logic of personal allegiance on the military hierarchy, he has […]
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 29 August, Nigerien soldiers attempted to overthrow the regime of General Abdourahamane Tiani. The attack, launched in part by troops from units deployed […]
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 2026 in Ouagadougou. Around 540 athletes, coaches, and officials from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are expected in the Burkinabè capital. Organisers revealed […]
On Sunday, 6 September 2026, the Zone 3 IHF Nations Trophy women’s final took place at the Palais des Sports de Ouaga 2000. In a thrilling encounter that remained undecided until the final whistle, Benin’s national women’s team edged past Côte d’Ivoire 29–28, securing the competition’s very first title and a direct berth at the […]
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 Baskets” in Dakar, organized as part of the “30 Days for the Right Price” campaign. The procession started in the Castors neighborhood and […]
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) is facing a rapid deterioration of the security situation. The events that unfolded between 28 August and 3 September expose deep fractures within […]
In the wake of the deadly mutiny on 28 August at the 101 base in Niamey, the junta’s state apparatus rolled out a well-rehearsed media counter-offensive. By branding the fratricidal clash a mere “fit of pique” and reviving the theory of an international conspiracy, the official discourse aims above all to conceal the crisis of […]
Waly Diouf Bodian, a senior figure in the Pastef party, has strongly responded to recent remarks by Professor Mary Teuw Niang concerning verbal violence and respect in public discourse. The political actor accuses the former higher education minister of inconsistency, pointing to earlier attacks directed at Pastef leader Ousmane Sonko. Bodian flatly rejects the academic’s […]
The Gabonese financial group Samb’a Finances Holding has taken a significant step towards launching its micro-insurance operations in Cameroon. On 4 September 2026, the company submitted an application for approval to the insurance directorate of Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance, seeking the green light for its subsidiary Samb’a Assurances Cameroun S.A. Incorporated on 21 May 2026 […]
Plusieurs déclarations récentes évoquent des sujets très sensibles au Cameroun. Elles proviennent notamment de deux anciens hauts responsables du renseignement : Maxime Eko Eko, ex-directeur général de la DGRE, et le capitaine Effoudou, ancien chef du service de renseignements à l’état-major particulier du président. Selon les propos rapportés, une tentative de coup d’État aurait été […]
London derby to close out matchday three of the Premier League This Sunday, September 6, Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium for a highly anticipated Premier League encounter. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff time and broadcast details. Both sides enter the fixture level on points at the top of the table, […]