Mali weighs US security overtures as Russia’s role faces scrutiny
For years, the story was straightforward: after pushing out French and European forces, Mali turned to Russia. Under General Assimi Goïta, Bamako made Moscow its…
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US $414 million Dasa investment eclipses SOMAÏR as Niger’s uranium landscape shifts
The United States has injected $414 million into Niger’s Dasa uranium project, a direct counterpoint to the collapse of production at SOMAÏR (Société des mines…
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Mali drone strikes linked to 731 civilian deaths, investigation finds
Mali’s drone campaign has killed 731 civilians in 199 strikes over a three-year period, according to investigative findings that raise hard questions about who is…
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Benin launches first master’s in sustainable engineering design with Reims partnership
Benin’s higher education sector has reached a significant milestone. On September 15, 2026, the Sèmè City Institute of Technology (SCITI) and the University of Reims…
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Nigeria’s police force vows secure and neutral presidential election
With Nigeria’s next presidential election approaching, the safety of the electoral process has become the central issue in national discussions. Amid persistent worries from citizens…
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Benin’s DGI launches online tax services in three cities from 21 september 2026
Benin’s DGI launches online tax services in three cities from 21 september 2026 Partner taxpayers of the small business tax centres in Parakou, Comè and…
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Sevilla vs Barcelona: kick-off, tv coverage and lineups
This article contains affiliate links to advertisers. Play responsibly, 18+ Barcelona are showing no signs of slowing down: six wins from six matches, 28 goals…
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Mali’s prison crisis: Bamako facility holds 10,000 inmates in space built for 600
Mali’s penitentiary system has crossed a critical threshold. While overcrowding has deep structural roots, the past several years have seen an unprecedented deterioration. Since the…
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Moussa Salaou Barmou: US military training and Niger’s special forces
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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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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