Au Niger, la promesse sécuritaire du CNSP à l’épreuve des zones d’ombre
Trois ans après la prise de pouvoir du Conseil national pour la sauvegarde de la patrie (CNSP) en juillet 2023, un écart persistant sépare la rhétorique officielle de la sécurité et le vécu des populations exposées aux attaques. Une promesse de rupture, une réalité contrastée Ils avaient annoncé vouloir reprendre le contrôle, rétablir la sécurité […]
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Mali: Dioura camp attack leaves nearly 80 soldiers dead, exposing army’s fragility
Nearly 80 Malian soldiers are believed to have been killed on 10 September when assailants stormed the Dioura military camp in the Mopti region. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated coalition, claimed responsibility for the assault within hours, stating it had seized control of the key FAMa position before […]
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Mali: at least 50 soldiers and five Russian mercenaries killed in a rare large-scale jihadist assault on Dioura
Between fifty and eighty Malian soldiers and members of Africa Corps, the force previously known as Wagner, were killed on Thursday 10 September when jihadist fighters overran the military camp at Dioura, in central Mali. Local authorities confirmed the scale of the bloodshed on Monday 14 September, announcing in the same breath that “air and […]
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Niger’s silent summit: the vanishing journalist and the absent general
The journalist who disappeared from view Since 31 August, Moussa Kaka has not been publicly seen. A well-known figure in the Nigerien press and a correspondent for international media outlets, he is said to have left the premises of Radio-télévision Saraounia (RTS) in Niamey before becoming practically invisible. The timing is striking. His disappearance occurred […]
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Niger : ce que la purge de Tiani dit vraiment du sommet du pouvoir
Depuis l’annonce d’une tentative de coup d’État présentée comme déjouée, le pouvoir nigérien semble fonctionner en état d’alerte permanent. Derrière les changements en cascade dans la hiérarchie militaire, une question s’impose : la junte consolide-t-elle son autorité ou tente-t-elle de contenir une crise qui menace désormais son propre sommet ? Au Niger, les dernières décisions […]
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Faure Gnassingbé and the institutional route to political survival
Having led Togo for more than two decades, Faure Gnassingbé now confronts an increasingly complex dilemma: how can authority be retained when public confidence alone no longer secures legitimacy? Since assuming the presidency in 2005, the Togolese head of state has navigated repeated political crises, fiercely disputed elections and sustained opposition protests. Over time, criticism […]
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Togo’s cartographic symbolism contrasted with its deteriorating educational reality
While meticulous cartographic adjustments may visually redefine a continent, they cannot structurally support a nation’s failing infrastructure. The Togolese administration recently garnered significant attention by promoting an updated map that accurately reflects Africa’s true landmass. This initiative, undeniably a powerful symbol with a captivating pan-African message, paradoxically overshadows a harsh domestic reality: Togo’s largest public […]
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Bénin et Émirats arabes unis renforcent leur coopération militaire et sécuritaire
Les liens entre le Bénin et les Émirats arabes unis se resserrent dans les domaines de la défense et de la sécurité. Le nouvel ambassadeur émirati, Hazza Mohamed Alqahtani, récemment accrédité à Cotonou, a été reçu par le ministre délégué auprès du président de la République, chargé de la Défense nationale, Gildas Agonkan. Cette rencontre […]
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Bamako’s fuel lines grow longer as JNIM’s blockade chokes Mali’s economy
Since September 2025, the JNIM’s blockade of fuel convoys has turned Mali’s supply routes into veritable front lines. From Bamako to towns in the interior, shortages have driven up transport costs, disrupted electricity, paralyzed economic activities, and hampered essential services. A year on, this strategy of economic strangulation has laid bare a major weakness of […]
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At the Kpalimé Château market a devastating fire destroys vendor stalls and goods overnight
A destructive fire tore through the prominent Château market in the Kloto 1 commune of Kpalimé during the late hours of Sunday, September 6, into Monday, September 7, 2026, leaving behind extensive property damage but fortunately resulting in no casualties. How the incident unfolded The blaze erupted shortly after midnight, originating within the market’s designated […]
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In northern Togo, a silent geopolitical struggle unfolds as security deals overshadow domestic needs
In the northern reaches of Togo, a quiet yet intense strategic rivalry is taking root. More than 300 operatives from the Russian Africa Corps a structure established by Moscow following the restructuring of the Wagner Group are currently operating within the nation. Simultaneously, Turkey is deepening its security presence, notably through entities associated with the […]
Read MoreIn Dakar, Air Sénégal welcomes its new Boeing 737-800 named Gorée
In Dakar, a significant milestone has been reached for Senegal’s aviation sector. On September 7, 2026, Air Sénégal officially took delivery of a brand-new Boeing 737-800, christened “Gorée”. This strategic acquisition represents a crucial advancement in strengthening the national carrier’s fleet and reclaiming the country’s aerial sovereignty. This fleet expansion was made possible through the […]
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