Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel and its impact on US strategy

The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are consolidating a new security and political alliance while turning away from Western partners. Russia is capitalizing on this shift, filling

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Pénurie d’essence à Agadez : le litre flambe à 1 500 FCFA au Niger, pays producteur de pétrole

Niamey, 8 avril 2026 Alors que le Niger exporte chaque jour près de 90 000 barils de pétrole brut via le pipeline vers le Bénin, les citoyens font face à

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Burkina Faso: Influential Imam Mahmoud Barro’s Disappearance Sparks Alarm in Bobo-Dioulasso

A climate of uncertainty now surrounds the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro, an influential religious leader in Burkina Faso’s second-largest city, Bobo-Dioulasso. One week has passed since his last public

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Benin and Nigeria forge a joint military front against cross-border extremism

COTONOU – In a significant move to bolster regional stability, the military high commands of Benin and Nigeria formally established an enhanced military cooperation framework on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

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The iron fist within: Burkina Faso’s transition turns on its own

The sudden death of Mahamadi Baguian, known as "Marshall," has sent profound tremors through Burkina Faso’s transitional government, exposing a deepening authoritarian drift with potentially far-reaching consequences. Far from an

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Burkina Faso’s leader on democracy: ‘it is not for us’

In a striking declaration aired on Thursday, April 2, via Burkina Faso’s national broadcaster, RTB, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, head of the ruling military junta, explicitly instructed the Burkinabe populace to

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Burkina Faso junta leader urges citizens to move past democracy

Citizens of Burkina Faso have been told to put aside thoughts of democratic rule by the nation’s current military head. During a broad interview broadcast on national television on the

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50 years of sino-Niger medical cooperation celebrated in Niamey

In a landmark event held at the General Reference Hospital of Niamey, Niger’s health sector celebrated five decades of unwavering medical collaboration with the People’s Republic of China. The ceremony,

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Feature: The information frontline — Press freedom and the security crisis in the Sahel – ipi.media

Share Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on LinkedIn Share Executive summary Following a series of military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, press freedom in the three

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Senegal challenges Morocco’s CAN 2025 victory at the Court of Arbitration for Sport

The Senegalese Football Federation has formally launched its legal appeal. This move comes one week after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the shocking decision to strip the nation

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Burkina Faso explores local funding solutions for sexual and reproductive health

The African Media Network for Health and Environment Promotion (REMAPSEN) hosted a critical dialogue on March 24, 2026, focusing on a pressing issue: “Security crisis and declining external funding: what

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Togo’s inflation: consumer price growth in February 2026

Togo experienced a measured increase in its consumer prices during February 2026. The country’s inflation rate settled at 0.4% for the month, marking a contained yet discernible progression from the

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