Moussa Salaou Barmou: a US-trained commander at the heart of Niger’s military Major General Moussa Salaou Barmou has become one of the Sahel’s most seasoned…
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Month: September 2026
World Bank sets 21-22 september 2026 for youth opportunity open days at Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan
The World Bank Group will host Open Days on 21 and 22 September 2026 at the Patinoire of Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan. The two-day…
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Burkina Faso’s food sovereignty in question as Tougan farmers struggle with debt and losses
In Tougan, the reality is stark. Amid narratives of sovereignty, industrialisation and domestic production, agricultural producers report facing alone a far less rosy situation: selling…
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Niger: FPL calls on youth to join fight against junta
The Popular Front for Justice (FPL) has issued a direct appeal to Niger’s youth, urging them to join its ranks in the struggle against the…
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Kidal region strikes destroy wells, killing 43 and displacing pastoral communities
At least 43 people were killed in a series of airstrikes and ground attacks on vital water infrastructure in the Kidal region of northern Mali…
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Chad: 150 Klessoum inmates walk free under Decree No. 2151/PR/2026
Justice Ministry executes collective sentence remission at Klessoum prison Chad’s Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals, and Minister of Human Rights, Ndolenodji Alixe Naïmbaye,…
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Will Benin’s AA- sovereign rating unlock cheaper financing for the 2026 budget?
On september 15, Bloomfield Investment Corporation elevated Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating from A+ to AA- in local currency, marking the country’s historic leap into…
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Can Brigitte Tchede’s Cairo breakthrough redefine Benin’s athletics future?
Brigitte Tchede’s historic Cairo double: a turning point for Benin’s university sports At the 12th African University Games in Cairo, Brigitte Tchede of Benin emerged…
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Can Burkina Faso’s locally assembled armor hold its ground against JNIM?
What the Mahlou and Winten claims reveal about Burkina Faso’s military-industrial bet Official narratives rarely face a tougher judge than the battlefield itself. On the…
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Can Benin’s senate budget for 2027 shift national priorities without new revenue streams?
Constitutional mandate vs fiscal constraints: why the Senate pressed ahead The Senate of Benin convened a decisive plenary session on 17 September 2026 at its…
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Will SOCAR’s 10% stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine field redefine Africa’s energy balance?
Côte d’Ivoire has just taken a significant step toward reshaping its oil and gas future with the finalization of a landmark deal. Eni has officially…
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How can Benin leverage its 60-37 airbadminton breakthrough against Algeria?
Benin’s airbadminton team stuns Algeria 60-37 in Uganda opener Benin opened its Africa AirBadminton Championships campaign with a commanding 60-37 victory over Algeria on September…
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