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hundreds displaced by terror attacks in southwest Niger Mid-July saw a surge of terror attacks targeting villages in southwest Niger, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The violence, unprecedented in the Dosso region—bordering Nigeria and Benin—marks a troubling escalation in terrorism that has gripped the area since 2025. According to conflict monitoring data, […]

Mali: journalist handed six-month prison term after juncture criticism A Malian journalist has been sentenced to one year in prison, with six months to be served immediately, following remarks criticizing the transitional authorities during a Bamako media forum. The case has intensified concerns over press freedom in the country. Prosecution under cybercrime law sparks debate […]

Gabon’s latest foray into international capital markets has yielded a record $920 million eurobond issuance, far exceeding initial targets while highlighting persistent investor wariness despite ongoing reforms. The breakthrough marks Libreville’s most significant return to global debt markets in years, though borrowing costs remain elevated—a sign that financial confidence has yet to fully recover. Surpassing […]

UEFA rules could shrink Côme’s Champions League squad Côme’s historic debut in the UEFA Champions League may be overshadowed by a strict roster limitation. According to UEFA’s Article 31, clubs can only register between 16 and 17 non-locally trained players on their match sheets. The remaining eight spots must be filled by athletes developed within […]

Behind the polished rhetoric of humanitarian aid and poverty alleviation, a disturbing pattern has surfaced in Togo. The recent burglary at the headquarters of the charitable organization Muslims Around The World (MATW) in Kpogan has peeled back a layer of opacity, revealing how financial resources slip through unregulated channels under the watch of the Gnassingbé […]

Burkina Faso’s brightest take on the world stage in Kazakhstan After months of rigorous national selections and intensive machine learning training, a groundbreaking Burkinabè delegation has arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, to compete in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026. This prestigious event brings together the planet’s most promising young minds in AI to […]

Religious leader urges reconciliation between Sonko and Diomaye In a pivotal moment for national unity, Serigne Modou Kara Mbacké, a prominent religious figure, has called for an end to political divisions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. His appeal comes as Senegal faces mounting economic and social challenges. During the Grand […]

Diplomatic Rapprochement in Dakar Highlights Western Sahara Disputes The Sahara question once again became the focal point of Mauritania-Morocco relations during a high-level meeting in Dakar. The gathering, which brought together Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s top diplomat, and Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, his Mauritanian counterpart, underscored how the decades-old conflict continues to shape North African diplomacy. […]

Niger is grappling with an escalating security crisis in the Loga department of the Dosso region. Following intense attacks in mid-July, hundreds of residents have fled their homes, seeking shelter in safer areas. The ongoing instability reveals a stark reality: despite reassurances from military authorities, many communities remain vulnerable to armed group incursions, with civilians […]

Cameroon’s government has firmly dismissed circulating rumors suggesting that President Paul Biya is no longer alive. In an official statement, government spokesperson René Emmanuel Sadi confirmed that the Head of State remains in good health and continues to fulfill his duties as leader of the nation. The clarification came amid swirling speculations about Biya’s whereabouts […]