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The silence that has returned to the streets of Niamey is deceptive. The battle is over, but the political war is just beginning. On the night of 28-29 August, Nigerien soldiers attempted to overthrow the regime of General Abdourahamane Tiani. The attack, which involved troops from units engaged on various fronts across the country, targeted […]
Burkina Faso is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of sport and unity as Ouagadougou hosts the second edition of the Alliance of Sahel States Games (JAES) from 7 to 16 September 2026. Around 540 athletes, coaches, and officials from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are expected in the Burkinabè capital. Organisers announced on Saturday […]
In a heart-stopping final at the Palais des Sports de Ouaga 2000 on Sunday, 6 September 2026, the Bénin women’s national handball team edged Côte d’Ivoire 29–28 to claim the inaugural IHF Nations Trophy for Zone 3. The victory not only secured a historic first title but also earned the Amazones a direct berth at […]
The protest against the high cost of living reached a new level on Saturday in Dakar. Launched on social media, the “30 Days for the Right Price” campaign now intends to continue its actions in the face of rising prices, rents, and electricity costs. On Saturday, September 5, several dozen people took part in the […]
Over a week marked by internal clashes in the heart of Niger’s capital and a terrorist push just ten kilometres from Niamey, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) is facing a rapid deterioration of the security situation. Events between 28 August and 3 September have exposed deep fractures within the military […]
In the wake of the deadly mutiny that shook the military base 101 in Niamey on 28 August, the junta’s state apparatus launched a well-oiled media counter-offensive. By dismissing a fratricidal clash as a mere “fit of pique” and reviving the theory of an international conspiracy, the official discourse aims above all to conceal the […]
Waly Diouf Bodian, a senior figure within Pastef, has fired back at recent comments made by Professor Mary Teuw Niang concerning verbal aggression and the importance of respect in public discourse. The political activist takes issue with the former Higher Education minister’s apparent lack of consistency, particularly in light of earlier attacks directed at Pastef […]
The Gabonese group Samb’a Finances Holding submitted an application on 4 September 2026 to the insurance directorate of Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance, seeking approval to launch operations of its subsidiary Samb’a Assurances Cameroun S.A., which focuses on micro-insurance. Incorporated on 21 May 2026 in Douala, the subsidiary has a share capital of 615 million FCFA […]
Ces dernières semaines, des révélations sensibles ont secoué la scène politique camerounaise. Elles proviennent notamment de deux anciens hauts responsables des services de sécurité : Maxime Eko Eko, ex-directeur général de la DGRE, et le capitaine Effoudou, ancien chef du service de renseignements de l’état-major particulier du président. Des accusations de tentative de coup d’État […]
London derby closes out matchday three of the Premier League On Sunday, September 6, Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in a highly anticipated clash that wraps up the third round of Premier League fixtures. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff time and broadcast details. Both sides enter this encounter level on […]
Steering an economy without sufficiently detailed, regular, and accessible data is like making decisions with limited visibility. In Gabon, the publication of economic indicators by specialized agencies does allow for tracking certain sectoral trends, but it does not always meet the analytical needs of businesses, investors, researchers, and citizens. Between sometimes poorly documented short-term information, […]
Serie a blockbuster: juventus host ac milan at the allianz stadium The stage is set for a captivating Serie A encounter as Juventus welcome AC Milan to Turin on Sunday evening, with both sides boasting perfect records after two rounds of the 2026/27 campaign. This heavyweight clash at the Allianz Stadium promises high stakes, tactical […]