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Senegal’s Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Lo delivered his general policy statement before the National Assembly on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in an extraordinary session, as required by Article 55 of the Constitution. The address came […]
A destructive blaze tore through the prominent Château market in Kpalimé, located within the Kloto 1 municipality, during the night of Sunday, September 6 to Monday, September 7, 2026. While the incident caused extensive property […]
In northern Togo, a quiet but intense geopolitical rivalry is unfolding. Over 300 operatives from the Russian Africa Corps, a successor structure to the Wagner Group, are reportedly operating within the country. Concurrently, Turkey is […]
In his general policy address delivered this Tuesday before the National Assembly, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô immediately set the tone: continuity. The head of government chose to anchor his entire roadmap within the […]
While citizens in Togo navigate a crushing economic crisis and relentless inflation, the government’s lavish diplomatic expenditures are sparking deep public anger. Analysis of state sovereign budgets and international influence contracts reveals that securing and […]
Ligue des Champions SSC Napoli vs Arsenal Diego Armando Maradona Stadium Our comprehensive preview of the upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture between SSC Napoli and Arsenal. We break down the recent domestic outings, squad conditions, […]
Air Sénégal has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-800, named “Gorée,” which the national carrier describes as a key milestone for its fleet and for Senegal’s aviation independence. The handover was confirmed in Dakar […]
Questions surround state funds in Yaoundé Serious questions are emerging in Cameroon regarding the safety of public assets held within judicial institutions. Allegations suggest that billions of local currency may have vanished from the secure […]
The military authorities in Bamako have escalated their campaign against independent voices by summoning journalist Abdrahamane Keïta before the specialized cybercrime unit. Keïta’s sole offense was providing an objective assessment of the deteriorating security situation […]
The events of August 28 and 29 in Niger were not an isolated disciplinary breach. They were the direct consequence of a gradual transformation of the army into a political tool, a process that began […]
The return of silence to Niamey’s streets should not deceive anyone. The battle is over, but the political war is only just beginning. During the night of August 28-29, Nigerien soldiers attempted to overthrow General […]
Burkina Faso is set to pulse with the energy of sport and fellowship as Ouagadougou hosts the second edition of the Alliance of Sahel States Games (JAES) from 7 to 16 September 2026. Around 540 […]