Niamey struggles with soaring vegetable prices amid planning gaps
In Niamey, the capital of Niger, July 2026’s scorching heat isn’t the only thing making life harder for households. A sudden and steep rise in the cost of essential vegetables has pushed many families into deeper financial strain, exposing deep-rooted issues in the country’s agricultural strategy. The crisis isn’t about drought or bad weather—it’s about […]
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Au Sénégal, un climat de “suspicion permanente à l’égard de l’étranger”
Partager Écouter l’article Ajouter aux favoris “Amadou Bangoura n’oubliera pas cette nuit-là. Il est près de 22 heures. Comme presque tous les jours, cet étudiant béninois de 30 ans quitte sa salle de sport de Liberté 6 pour rentrer chez lui. Les rues sont quasi désertes. Les commerces ont baissé le rideau. Seuls quelques phares de véhicules traversent encore […]
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Togo military ties with Russia spark regional security debates
Russian military deployment in Lomé raises strategic questions Lomé has welcomed Russian troops following the inauguration of a new military base on July 12, 2026. The soldiers arrived on July 22 as part of an official security cooperation agreement between Togo and Moscow. Their stated mission: supporting counterterrorism efforts and enhancing operational capabilities for local […]
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Cameroun: Milliards Dormants en Prêts au Développement
Milliards Dormants en Prêts au Développement au Cameroun Au port autonome de Douala, le 22 mars 2025. By Maimouna Kaboré — Editor-in-Chief
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Aladji Bamba Near Signing with Newcastle United for Over $40m
Aladji Bamba, a 20-year-old French-Guinean midfielder, is close to signing a major transfer deal with Newcastle United. The move is worth over $40 million, including bonuses. Bamba will undergo a medical checkup and sign a long-term contract with the Premier League club. “This is an amazing opportunity and a big step forward in my career,” […]
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Burkina Faso’s leadership under Ibrahim Traoré: the solitude of power amid growing distrust
The age-old trap of military leaders ascending to power—where discourse is mistaken for reality and public silence is misinterpreted as unwavering support—appears increasingly visible in Burkina Faso. Behind carefully staged appearances, immaculate uniforms, fiery speeches condemning the ‘treacherous West,’ and repeated warnings against so-called ‘anti-revolutionary’ behavior, another narrative is unfolding. What once projected an image […]
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Secousses chez Ousmane Sonko : La vérité derrière les nombreuses démissions au Pastef
Article réservé aux abonnés Secousses chez Ousmane Sonko : La vérité derrière les nombreuses démissions au Pastef La démission en série de cadres au sein de Pastef, dont des anciens soutiens d’Ousmane Sonko, témoigne d’une rupture marquée par la création d’un nouveau parti présidentiel, bouleversant le paysage politique sénégalais. Ce qui ressemblait, il y a […]
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Boni Yayi to join senate as Benin’s new chamber takes shape
In a move that has left many observers stunned, former Beninese President Boni Yayi has declared his intention to take a seat in the upcoming Sénat, slated for official inauguration on July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo. This announcement comes despite his earlier vocal opposition to the creation of the upper chamber during the 2025 constitutional […]
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Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traore Accused of Controlling ‘Digital Militia’ Targeting Journalists
Ibrahim Traore, the President of Burkina Faso, has been accused by the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) organization of controlling a "digital militia" that targets journalists and media outlets. According to RSF, this digital militia uses social media and online platforms to spread disinformation and intimidate journalists who are critical of Traore’s government. The RSF report […]
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Gabon President’s French Visit Marks New Era in Relations
Paris, France – The visit of Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to France has marked a new era in the country’s relations with Paris. The two-day trip saw Oligui Nguema meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and other high-ranking officials. Oligui Nguema was received with honors at the Palais du Luxembourg, the seat of […]
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OLIGUI NGUEMA et MACRON : L’ÉCHO de la VISITE D’ÉTAT du PRÉSIDENT GABONÀI à PARIS
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, le président de la République du Gabon, a été accueilli par Emmanuel Macron, le président de la République française, dans un contexte de fastes et de compromis. La visite d'État de M. Oligui Nguema à Paris, qui s'est déroulée le 20 juillet 2026, a été marquée par des échanges diplomatiques importants […]
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Cameroun: la dette flottante d’un poids écrasant
La dette flottante du Cameroun atteint près de 1,8 milliard de dollars au terme du premier trimestre 2026, un niveau qui confirme la persistance d’un déséquilibre structurel entre engagements pris et paiements effectivement honorés par le Trésor public. Ce stock d’arriérés intérieurs regroupe l’ensemble des factures liquidées ou en instance de règlement au-delà des délais […]
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