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I observed a major political confrontation as former Sports Minister Khady Diène Gaye publicly expressed her utter shock at assertions made by Cabinet Minister Abdourahmane Diouf. She vehemently denied his claims that Ousmane Sonko had […]
Tillabéri: A Region Caught Between Armed Threats and Political Mobilization The western region of Niger, particularly the area of Tillabéri, remains locked in a relentless cycle of insecurity. While the government ramps up efforts to […]
The recent technical agreement reached between Senegal and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sparked intense political debate. Thierno Bocoum, who leads the AGIR-Les Leaders movement, is calling on the government to clarify how the […]
Sovereign expansion for Air Sénégal Air Sénégal has marked a significant milestone in its operational growth by acquiring a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This strategic move, fully financed by the Senegalese government, underscores the national […]
The mutiny that shook Niamey on August 29, 2026, exposed deeper fractures within Niger’s military apparatus. What began as a localized insurrection within the elite Special Forces—critical to the nation’s anti-jihadist operations—unfolded into a stark […]
The Senegalese government and experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have successfully reached a staff-level agreement for a comprehensive 36-month program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This crucial support, valued at nearly $2.2 […]
Dakar has secured a crucial financial pathway, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) opening the door to a substantial $2.2 billion package. This significant development is poised to provide a major boost to Senegal’s economic […]
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), formed by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger a year ago, set out with a bold promise: mutual defense. Yet as jihadist attacks escalate across Niger’s territory, the alliance’s failure […]
“Banks no longer support us.” This recurring sentiment from local entrepreneurs engaged in public procurement in Togo highlights a significant challenge for the nation’s private sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other companies providing […]
Calm has returned to the streets of Niamey this Monday, August 31. However, beneath the surface of the capital’s restored tranquility, tensions remain palpable within the city’s military installations following a weekend of unprecedented violence […]
Niamey in turmoil: a military rebellion shakes the Tiani regime The attempted coup d’état that rocked Niamey on August 29–30, 2026, did more than challenge the authority of General Abdourahamane Tiani—it laid bare the deep […]
Cameroon’s domestic gas market is set to undergo a significant development with the launch of a competitive tender on September 1, 2026, for the acquisition of 60,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This […]