In Cameroon, questions mount over whether billions have vanished from the Special Criminal Court vaults
In Cameroon, a growing wave of questioning surrounds the financial integrity of the Special Criminal Court. Serious concerns have been raised regarding whether billions of public funds have mysteriously vanished directly from the secure vaults of this specialized judicial institution. Uncertainty surrounds the Special Criminal Court This situation has triggered intense scrutiny over the management […]
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Niamey after the mutiny: when a leader’s method turns against him
The events of August 28 and 29 in Niger were not an isolated disciplinary incident. They were the direct consequence of a governance style that, since coming to power, has gradually transformed the army into a political tool rather than a force dedicated solely to national defense. By multiplying appointments of loyalists, sidelining officers deemed […]
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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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Dakar: the empty baskets march sparks a lasting protest against the high cost of living
The movement against the soaring cost of living in Senegal has moved from online spaces to the streets. On Saturday, September 5, several dozen demonstrators gathered in Dakar for the “March of Empty Baskets,” part of the “30 Days for the Right Price” campaign. The procession started in the Castors neighborhood and ended at the […]
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Niger’s CNSP faces mounting pressure amid base 101 mutiny and JNIM attacks near Niamey
After a week marked by internal clashes in the heart of Niger’s capital and a terrorist push just ten kilometres from Niamey, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) is grappling with a rapidly deteriorating security situation. The events that unfolded between 28 August and 3 September expose deep fractures within the […]
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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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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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Sahel : le pari des juntes tourne-t-il à l’échec sécuritaire ?
Un rapport britannique décrit un Sahel où l’affaiblissement des États profite aux groupes armés. Au Mali, au Burkina Faso et au Niger, les régimes militaires avaient promis de restaurer la souveraineté et la sécurité. Mais sur le terrain, les attaques persistent, tandis que les institutions démocratiques reculent. Par notre rédaction — 4 septembre 2026 Elles […]
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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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Persistent violence in Tillabéri exposes the gap between Niger’s military PR and rural reality
NIAMEY — The security situation in western Niger remains highly volatile. Even as the military government ramps up public relations campaigns to rally citizens around transition leader General Abdourahamane Tiani, devastating new raids in the Tillabéri region serve as a grim reminder of the unchecked threat posed by armed groups. On September 2, 2026, armed […]
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Sénégal IMF agreement: Thierno Bocoum demands full transparency on terms
The technical agreement recently concluded between Sénégal and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sparked intense political debate. Thierno Bocoum, who leads the AGIR-Les Leaders political movement, is publicly urging the government to reveal all details regarding debt restructuring and the specific conditions attached to this new financial program. The former lawmaker is calling for […]
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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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