Press freedom under threat in Niger as six journalists face judicial harassment

Niger’s press freedom crisis: six journalists face unjust prosecutions On November 2, 2025, judicial authorities in Niamey, Niger’s capital, arrested six journalists in a blatant violation of press freedom. Three were arbitrarily detained, sparking condemnation from global human rights organizations. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), through […]

Côte d’Ivoire to host Africa’s first space economy expo in 2026

Côte d’Ivoire to host Africa’s first space economy expo in 2026 The first Africa Space Expo (ASPEX), a groundbreaking continental event focused on space economy and satellite technologies, will take place in Abidjan from 24 to 26 September 2026. Held at the Parc des Expositions, this initiative aims to position Côte d’Ivoire as a key […]

Regional powers vie for influence in the Sahel

The Sahelian belt, a vast geographical expanse stretching from Mali to Chad, presents a complex geopolitical and economic landscape, far from a booming investment hub. Nations like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger grapple with significant developmental hurdles. Mali, for instance, faces a youthful population (47% under 15 out of 25.9 million), limited arable land (only […]