Some words arrive wrapped in promise, yet when spoken by a government under pressure, they can sound like an obituary. “Sovereignty” has now joined that
Month: September 2026
Niamey mutiny exposes deep rifts in Niger’s military leadership
A violent mutiny at Niamey’s Air Base 101 in late August ended with a devastating toll: at least 13 members of the Presidential Guard killed
Algerian helicopter strike kills 48 gold miners at Niger border as Tiani’s junta stays silent
A deadly helicopter raid has shattered the calm of the Sahara along the Niger-Algeria frontier, leaving at least 48 civilian gold prospectors dead. The attack
Burkina Faso: the Sankara family and the weight of Ibrahim Traoré’s memorial politics
In Burkina Faso, the legacy of Thomas Sankara has evolved far beyond a simple historical inheritance. It now occupies a central place in the political
Gao massacre: 167 civilians killed and 127 motorcycles torched by Africa Corps near the Niger river
At first light on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, the riverbanks on the outskirts of Gao became the scene of a bloodbath blamed on Russian mercenaries
Gabon’s public debt falls below 70% of GDP after audit
Gabon now has a clearer picture of its public debt. Following an audit commissioned by the state and finalized as of December 31, 2025, the
Digitalisation du foncier au Gabon : le Ministre de l’Économie rejoint le protocole avec SNEDAI GROUPE
Digitalisation du foncier au Gabon : le Ministre de l’Économie rejoint le protocole avec SNEDAI GROUPE par · 15 septembre 2026 éorte sur la mise
Uranium production collapse at SOMAÏR exposes deeper technical failures in Niger
The Nigerien government once celebrated the takeover of the Société des mines de l’Aïr (SOMAÏR) by an entirely local team as a landmark achievement of
Niger’s military unravels: why soldiers are deserting Tiani’s ranks
The military government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani is confronting an escalating wave of dissent from within its own barracks. Massive desertions toward armed groups,
Sahel alliance’s 7,727 billion CFA franc debt burden on the regional market
The alliance’s regional market exposure reaches new heights At a time when the three Sahel states of the Alliance of Sahel States continue to champion
Benin’s schools reopen nationwide on 14 September as security improves and fees stay free
Classrooms across Benin came back to life on Monday, 14 September 2026, as learners and teachers returned for the official start of the new academic
Niger’s fuel subsidy burden pushes SONIDEP toward 28 billion FCFA loss in 2026
Niger’s decision to keep pump prices frozen is now exacting a heavy toll on the country’s public finances. Fresh projections from the International Monetary Fund