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Month: August 2026

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Niger’s $1.9 billion pledge to a company lacking credentials

AMINA SALEY August 21, 2026

Driven by an intense pursuit of nationalist display and short-term political victories, Nigerien authorities have embarked on a particularly alarming course of action. The government’s…

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News

Ousmane Sonko demands clarity from justice minister on land allocation probes in Senegal

IBRAHIM OUMAROU August 21, 2026

Land allocations: Ousmane Sonko seeks clarity from the minister of justice Following a plenary session dedicated to endorsing six proposed resolutions for establishing inquiry commissions…

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News

Zamboï mine tragedy spotlights challenges in Cameroon’s gold sector

AMINA SALEY August 21, 2026

The recent catastrophic collapse at the Zamboï mine in the Central African Republic has sent ripples across the region, casting a harsh light on the…

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Politics

Cameroon: president paul biya’s return ignites leadership debate

AMINA SALEY August 20, 2026

Paul Biya, the President of Cameroon since 1982 and currently the world’s longest-serving head of state, arrived back in Yaoundé on Thursday, August 20. His…

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Politics

DIRECT : Retour de Paul Biya au Cameroun

IBRAHIM OUMAROU August 20, 2026

Politique DIRECT : Retour de Paul Biya au Cameroun Le président camerounais Paul Biya est officiellement de retour au Cameroun ce jeudi 20 août 2026.…

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Deadly Kenya helicopter crash claims ecuadorian intelligence chief and five americans

IBRAHIM OUMAROU August 20, 2026

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, a devastating Kenya helicopter crash in the central region claimed the lives of all seven individuals on board. The aircraft,…

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News

Mali: civilian protection crisis amidst counter-terrorism operations

IBRAHIM OUMAROU August 20, 2026

A recent and deeply concerning report directly implicates Africa Corps, forces aligned with Russia, in an aerial strike on June 15, 2026, within central Mali,…

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Cameroon: president paul biya’s anticipated return after extended absence

AMINA SALEY August 20, 2026

Cameroon: president paul biya’s anticipated return after extended absence On Thursday, August 20, at midday, President Paul Biya, accompanied by his wife Chantal and their…

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News

Gabon’s leader champions controlled transitions in Africa, eyes Guinea-Bissau’s path

AMINA SALEY August 20, 2026

Libreville, August 20, 2026 – The message emanating from Gabon’s capital now extends beyond mere solidarity between two African nations. During the recent celebrations marking…

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Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

Mali: russian-controlled africa corps linked to bombori civilian massacre

IBRAHIM OUMAROU August 20, 2026

Click to expand Image In central Mali, during early July 2026, forces from the Russian-controlled Africa Corps summarily executed nine civilians, including four children. Our…

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News

Pastef’s Amadou Ba uncovers alleged Sonko-Touré phone call details

IBRAHIM OUMAROU August 19, 2026

During a recent press briefing, Deputy Amadou Ba disclosed what he described as the unfiltered account of telephone conversations between Ousmane Sonko and former Prime…

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Burkina Faso’s deepening security crisis and the challenges for transitional leader Captain Traoré

IBRAHIM OUMAROU August 19, 2026

The unrelenting security crisis in Burkina Faso continues to take a severe toll, while the government’s communication strategy increasingly draws criticism. On August 19, the…

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