Niamey’s vegetable market crisis: how poor planning fuels soaring prices

The rising cost of essential vegetables in Niamey exposes deep-rooted agricultural flaws In Niamey, households are feeling the pinch as the price of key vegetables like tomatoes and cabbage skyrockets,

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Increased foreigner checks sow unease in Senegal’s capital

The evening was calm that night in Liberté 6, a quiet suburb of Dakar. Amadou Bangoura, a 30-year-old Beninese student, had just finished his workout and was heading home around

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Military cooperation with Russia sparks debate in west africa

Togo’s strategic shift raises questions about foreign military presence Togo has entered a new phase in its security partnerships after Russian troops arrived in the country on 22 July 2026,

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Stuck billions in Cameroon’s development loans exposed

Published today at 12:11 PM Read time: 3 minutes. File generated on Read in app Summarize Omer Mbadi Correspondent based in Cameroon World Bank African Development Bank

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Aladji Bamba set for blockbuster Premier League move from Monaco to Newcastle

The transfer saga surrounding French-Guinean midfielder Aladji Bamba has reached a dramatic conclusion. AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized an agreement worth over €40 million—including performance-related bonuses—for the 20-year-old

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Ibrahim Traoré: navigating the pitfalls of solitary leadership in Burkina Faso

Throughout history, military leaders who ascend to power often succumb to a recurring trap: mistaking the resonance of their rhetoric for tangible support and misinterpreting the silence of a population—often

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Political turmoil in Senegal as pastef faces mass resignations

The wave of departures striking Pastef, once a unified force behind Ousmane Sonko’s political rise, has intensified in recent days. Former allies and long-standing supporters are now abandoning the party,

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Former president set to join Benin’s new senate chamber

A political bombshell rattled Bénin this week as former President Thomas Boni Yayi made a stunning U-turn, declaring his intention to occupy a seat in the upcoming Senate. The move,

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Ibrahim Traoré’s alleged digital militia scrutinized in Burkina Faso press freedom debate

Journalists in Burkina Faso are raising concerns over a growing trend of online harassment allegedly orchestrated by a coordinated digital militia. This development has intensified debates surrounding press freedom in

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Gabon’s president wraps up state visit to France with key agreements

The state visit of Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, to France concluded yesterday evening, marking another significant chapter in bilateral relations. The final day of the visit was as

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High-profile state visit of Gabon’s transitional leader to France unpacked

a diplomatic milestone: Gabon’s leader welcomed with full honors in Paris The Élysée Palace recently hosted a high-profile state visit that drew global attention, marking a pivotal moment in Franco-Gabonese

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Cameroun: rising floating debt hits 1.8 billion dollars in early 2026

Cameroon’s floating debt has surged to nearly 1.8 billion dollars by the end of the first quarter of 2026, exposing a persistent structural imbalance between the state’s financial commitments and

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