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Niamey, June 4, 2026 — The Prytanée Militaire de Niamey (PMN), a beacon of academic and military excellence in Niger, recently honoured its highest-achieving students during a prestigious end-of-year awards ceremony. Held under the distinguished patronage of Chief of Army Staff, General of Division Salaou Barmou, the event celebrated the outstanding academic performances of the […]
Legal scholar and opposition leader Maurice Kamto accuses government of overstepping constitutional bounds with latest municipal mandate extension The president of the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC) has taken legal action against the government’s decision to extend the terms of local council members, a move he claims violates the country’s constitution. The dispute […]
Close associates of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) have categorically refuted reports alleging the death of Sidna Ag Hita, a senior leader and second-in-command within the organisation. These claims emerged following a statement by the Africa Legion (Corps africain) about a targeted airstrike in the Diabali region of central Mali […]
Algiers, June 4, 2026 — After years of delays, the trans-Saharan gas pipeline (TSGP) has reached a critical milestone. Officials from Niger, Algeria, and Nigeria convened in Algiers on Wednesday to approve the updated feasibility study for this massive energy infrastructure, signaling a shared commitment to fast-track the project’s next phases. The 4,128-kilometer pipeline is […]
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alexandre ruiz declares Sénégal can 2025 champions amid ongoing dispute The controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 title has placed Sénégal at the heart of an intense debate regarding the legitimacy of its victory. While the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has yet to render its final judgment, differing opinions continue […]
The Government of Bénin has initiated a groundbreaking financial commitment to eliminate upfront costs for critical emergency care in public health facilities. Under the leadership of President Romuald Wadagni, a permanent fund of one billion West African francs (FCFA) has been established, ensuring immediate access to life-saving treatments without financial prerequisites. Ending a silent crisis […]
The recent inauguration of the 40-megawatt Gorou Banda power plant in Niamey, Niger, marks a pivotal moment for Sonelgaz-International’s strategic expansion across the African continent. This significant energy infrastructure represents the Algerian company’s inaugural major project outside its home country. Building on this success, a similar 40-megawatt power generation facility is now slated for construction […]
The strengthening of bilateral relations between Burkina Faso and Serbia took a significant step forward as high-level diplomatic exchanges unfolded in Ouagadougou. On June 3, 2026, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso, along with Deputy Minister Bêbgnasgnan Stella Eldine Kabré/Kaboré, welcomed a Serbian parliamentary delegation led by Slavenko Ristic. During this working […]
The commitment to global peacebuilding has taken center stage as Morocco and Colombia reaffirmed their dedication to fostering deeper collaboration between the Peacebuilding Commission and the UN Security Council. This strategic alignment underscores the shared priority of embedding peace at the heart of United Nations operations. Diplomatic engagement at the UN In a gesture of […]
Senegal’s economic fault lines: why Sonko and Faye’s partnership collapsed Chérif Salif Sy The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 23, 2026, wasn’t merely a clash of personalities—it marked the irreconcilable split between two fundamentally opposing economic visions that had long simmered beneath the surface of Senegalese politics. Two years […]
On May 23, 2026, the dismissal of Ousmane Sonko by Bassirou Diomaye Faye marked more than a political reshuffle—it signaled an irreconcilable divide in the country’s economic vision. Two years after Faye’s ascent to the presidency, which saw Sonko appointed as Prime Minister, the partnership collapsed over fundamental disagreements on debt management, hydrocarbon contracts, and […]