In the barracks of Niamey, the mutiny’s echo grows louder
The silence that has returned to Niamey’s streets should not deceive anyone. The battle is over, but the political war is only just beginning. During the night of 28 to 29 August, Nigerien soldiers attempted to overthrow the regime of General Abdourahamane Tiani. The attack, launched notably by troops from units engaged on various fronts […]
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Ouagadougou prepares to welcome 540 athletes and officials for the 2026 Sahel Games
Burkina Faso is set to pulse with the rhythm of sport and solidarity as it hosts the second edition of the Sahel States Alliance Games (JAES), scheduled for September 7–16, 2026, in Ouagadougou. Nearly 540 athletes, coaches, and officials from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are expected in the Burkinabè capital. Organizers announced that the […]
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Waly Diouf Bodian hits back at Mary Teuw Niang: ‘we do not respect those who disrespect Ousmane Sonko’
Waly Diouf Bodian, a senior figure in Pastef, has strongly reacted to recent remarks by Professor Mary Teuw Niang about verbal violence and respect in public discourse. The politician accuses the former higher education minister of inconsistency after he had previously attacked Pastef leader Ousmane Sonko. Bodian outright rejects the academic’s calls for calm and […]
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Arsenal vs Chelsea: Premier League clash kickoff time and TV channel
London derby wraps up matchday three of the Premier League This Sunday, September 6, Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium for a highly anticipated London derby that closes out the third round of Premier League fixtures. Here is everything you need to know about the match, including kickoff time and broadcast details. Both sides […]
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Juventus vs AC Milan: Serie a weekend preview and key battles
Juventus – AC Milan: match details Juventus and AC Milan are set to face off on September 6, 2026, at 18:45 GMT (14:45 EST / 19:45 BST / 20:45 SAST) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. This Serie A clash marks the third matchday of the 2026/27 season. Italian giants collide in Turin Juventus welcomes […]
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Niger: Tiani under pressure from special forces after Russian intervention
The apparent calm in Niamey since the events of August 29 may be deceiving. Behind the official statements of control and the assurances from the authorities, a question is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid: is the Nigerien military’s chain of command as unified as it claims to be? Appearances can be misleading. Traffic has resumed […]
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Crise au Niger, accord FMI-Sénégal, bataille électorale au Maroc… Les 5 infos qu’il ne fallait pas manquer
Publié aujourd’hui à 08h30 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Résumer Jeune Afrique Législatives au Maroc 2016 Coup d’État au Niger Romuald Wadagni Assimi Goïta Abdourahamane Tiani FMI By Maimouna Kaboré — Editor-in-Chief
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Mali : 17 morts dans les rangs des dozos, le JNIM accentue sa pression
De Ségou à Mopti, de Kidal aux grands axes routiers, le Mali semble entrer dans une nouvelle phase de sa crise sécuritaire. Alors que le pouvoir militaire avait promis de restaurer l’intégrité territoriale et de mettre fin à l’insécurité, les groupes jihadistes continuent de progresser. Le JNIM exerce désormais une pression croissante sur les populations, […]
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Le Maroc, « partenaire stratégique important » de l’UE sur la migration
À Bruxelles, le Maroc est de nouveau présenté comme un partenaire clé de l’Union européenne sur le dossier migratoire. La Commission européenne a réaffirmé, jeudi 3 septembre 2026 à Bruxelles, l’importance du Maroc comme « partenaire stratégique important » dans le domaine migratoire, saluant notamment la coopération entre le Maroc et l’Espagne dans la lutte […]
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Joseph Dion Ngute and the strategic art of political survival in Cameroon
The political endurance of Joseph Dion Ngute in Cameroon In the complex and competitive landscape of Cameroon politics, Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute has demonstrated a remarkable capacity for political survival. Navigating the intense rivalry and internal power struggles within the ruling circles, he continues to maintain a prominent position at the high levels of […]
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MALI : Le JNIM diffuse les images de l’attaque de la base de San et contredit la version des FAMa
San, 3 septembre 2026 — La bataille de San ne se joue plus seulement sur le terrain. Elle se poursuit désormais dans l’espace informationnel, à travers des vidéos, des communiqués et des déclarations contradictoires. Près d’un mois après l’attaque du camp militaire de San, le Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (JNIM), affilié […]
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Niamey’s security dilemma: internal strife, foreign protection, and civilian vulnerability
The events unfolding on August 29, 2026, at Niamey’s Air Base 101 transcended typical jihadist threats. When the central military authority confronted a mutiny primarily involving its Special Forces—units traditionally at the forefront of the anti-jihadist struggle in the tri-border region—deep-seated internal tensions within the regime were starkly revealed. Frustrations stemming from battlefield casualties, grievances […]
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