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The 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council opened this Monday in Geneva, Switzerland, providing a platform for the UN to review the state of human rights across the globe.In the Democratic Republic of Congo, for instance, human rights violations persist, particularly in the eastern part of the country, where civilian populations endure numerous abuses, including drone strikes. In the west, several human rights organizations are raising alarms over arbitrary arrests and detentions in secret locations.Documented abuses, but perpetrators rarely prosecutedHuman rights groups describe the situation in the DRC as deeply troubling, both in the east, which is partially under the control of the AFC/M23, and in the west, which is administered by the Congolese authorities."The United...

Les relations entre le Bénin et les Émirats arabes unis se consolident dans les domaines de la défense et de la sécurité. Le nouvel ambassadeur émirati, Hazza Mohamed Alqahtani, récemment accrédité à Cotonou, a rencontré le ministre délégué auprès du président de la République, chargé de la Défense nationale, Gildas Agonkan, pour présenter ses lettres de créance et discuter des opportunités de collaboration bilatérale.Une visite diplomatique pour renforcer les liensLors de cette entrevue, l'ambassadeur a souligné la solidité du partenariat militaire existant et a réaffirmé la volonté de son pays de soutenir les initiatives sécuritaires du Bénin. Cette démarche s'inscrit dans une dynamique de rapprochement stratégique entre les deux nations, visant à répondre aux défis sécuritaires contempo...

Since September 2025, the JNIM's fuel convoy blockade has turned Mali's supply routes into front lines. In Bamako and other cities, shortages have driven up transport costs, disrupted electricity, stalled businesses, and hampered essential services. A year on, this strategy of economic strangulation exposes a critical weakness of the military government: its inability to secure the country's vital arteries.Economic warfare disguised as a roadblockOn September 7, 2025, Abou Houzeïfa Bina Diarra appeared to announce a ban on fuel shipments to Mali from several neighboring countries, including Sénégal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Guinée. The announcement also targeted the operations of Diarra Transport.Initially, the attacks seemed like isolated incidents. Malian authorities attributed them to acciden...

Addressing the National Assembly convened in extraordinary session on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo delivered his General Policy Declaration (DPG), pursuant to Article 55 of the Constitution, just over three months after his appointment on May 25, 2026, by President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, and the formation of his government on June 1.A former Secretary-General of the Government and then Minister of State in charge of the Senegal 2050 Agenda, the head of government immediately claimed continuity with his predecessor, Ousmane Sonko, who has since become President of the National Assembly. "Nothing changes, therefore, the course will be maintained," he stressed, reaffirming the seven ruptures of the previous DPG and the 'Senegal 2050' Referenc...

A devastating fire swept through the prominent Château market in Kpalimé, located within the Kloto 1 municipality. The destructive blaze broke out during the night spanning Sunday, September 6, to Monday, September 7, 2026, causing massive property damage but fortunately resulting in zero casualties. Chronology of the nocturnal incident The flames first erupted shortly after midnight in the temporary relocation zone of the market. Fueled by highly combustible wooden stalls and various flammable materials, the fire rapidly engulfed neighboring structures and display sheds. Emergency responders rushed to the scene immediately after the alarm was raised. Firefighters, aided by local police officers and representatives from the Agence Nationale de la Protection Civile (ANPC), worked tireles...

In his General Policy Statement delivered Tuesday before the National Assembly, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô made clear from the outset that his government would follow the existing roadmap. He chose to anchor his entire action plan within the national framework known as “Sénégal 2050,” signalling his determination to continue along the path already set by the executive rather than steering the administration in a new direction. Addressing parliamentarians, Al Aminou Lô sought to remove any doubt about a potential shift in public policy following his appointment to the prime ministership. His message was unmistakable: he has no intention of deviating from the course. By grounding his approach in the Sénégal 2050 framework—a strategic document designed to guide state action over the ...

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The silence that has settled over Niamey's streets is deceptive. The battle may be over, but the political war is just beginning.In the night of 28 to 29 August, Nigerien soldiers attempted to overthrow General Abdourahamane Tiani's regime. The attack, launched partly by troops from units engaged on the country's various fronts, targeted strategic installations in the capital, including Air Base 101 and areas near the presidential palace.For several hours, the government teetered on the brink.To save it, Tiani had to call on his Russian allies.The men of Africa Corps, successors to the Wagner Group in Africa, intervened alongside loyalist Nigerien forces. They helped retake the air base and neutralise the mutinous soldiers. The Nigerien army regained control of the base with the support of...

Burkina Faso is gearing up to experience an exciting celebration of sportsmanship and solidarity during the second edition of the Games of the Alliance of Sahel States (JAES), scheduled from September 7 to 16, 2026, in Ouagadougou.Nearly 540 sports professionals, including competitors, trainers, and officials from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, will gather in the Burkinabè capital. Organizers confirmed during a press briefing at the Stade du 4-Août on Saturday, September 5, that the delegation will consist of 376 competitors alongside 164 trainers and sports officials.Eleven sports disciplines headlining the tournamentCompetitors representing the three member nations of the Confederation of Sahel States will go head-to-head across eleven different sports. The lineup features athletics, box...

On Saturday, the movement against the high cost of living in Senegal took a decisive step forward as dozens of demonstrators gathered in Dakar for the 'March of Empty Baskets,' part of the broader '30 Days for a Fair Price' campaign. Starting from the Castors neighborhood, the procession wound its way to the Jet-d'Eau roundabout, where participants voiced their frustration over soaring prices for food, housing, and electricity. The protesters cleverly used empty baskets, bowls, and kitchen utensils as symbols of the struggles many households face in covering daily expenses. Their signs and chants highlighted key grievances: the escalating cost of staple foods, the burden of rent, and the rising electricity bills, particularly under the prepaid Woyofal system. Online campaign spills onto th...