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Niger crisis: fresh waves of displacement after southern attacks

2Aug

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Niger crisis: fresh waves of displacement after southern attacks

Niger: fresh displacement waves after terrorist attacks in the southwestHundreds flee homes following mid-July assaults on villages near the Benin borderLast updated: August 2, 2026 This unprecedented displacement surge emerged in the Dosso region of southwestern Niger, bordering Benin and Nigeria. The crisis erupted during critical farming season when armed groups launched coordinated strikes in mid-July against villages in Loga district, according to a local government official who requested anonymity. The initial assaults on July 17 targeted at least three communities, resulting in dozens of civilian fatalities and injuries. The state-run media outlets have consistently labeled these attacks as terrorist operations, though no official casualty figures have been released. Military aut...

Escalating violence forces hundreds to flee in southwest Niger

2Aug

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News

Escalating violence forces hundreds to flee in southwest Niger

Escalating violence forces hundreds to flee in southwest Niger Several hundred people have abandoned their homes in southwestern Niger following a series of mid-July attacks on villages, local officials confirmed. The violence, which struck the Loga area in the Dosso region near the borders with Nigeria and Benin, has left deep scars on communities already struggling with security challenges. Unprecedented displacement in a fragile region This wave of internal displacement is unprecedented in the Dosso region, where farmers were in the midst of their harvest season when the attacks occurred. Local authorities report that the violence began on July 17, targeting at least three villages and resulting in dozens of civilian casualties, including fatalities and injuries. The attacks have trig...

Cameroon government denies power vacuum amid Biya’s absence

2Aug

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News

Cameroon government denies power vacuum amid Biya’s absence

Cameroon government denies power vacuum amid Biya's absence Yaoundé — The prolonged absence of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, now approaching two months, has sparked renewed speculation, prompting the government to issue an official clarification over the weekend. In a rare statement, the Minister of Communication and government spokesperson René Emmanuel Sadi confirmed that the President remains alive and active in his duties. He also announced Biya’s impending return to Cameroon, though no specific date was provided. Government responds to opposition claims This official statement marks the first direct response from Cameroonian authorities since the President’s extended absence began. It comes as opposition figures demand institutional clarity, questioning Biya’s capacity to fu...

Bayer Leverkusen makes record-breaking transfer with Kerim Alajbegovic sale to Juventus

2Aug

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Bayer Leverkusen makes record-breaking transfer with Kerim Alajbegovic sale to Juventus

02 August 2026 20:23 +02:00Bayer Leverkusen secures record transfer with Kerim Alajbegovic sale to JuventusTransfersKerim AlajbegovicBayer LeverkusenJuventusKerim Alajbegovic never made a single Bundesliga appearance for Bayer Leverkusen. Yet the club has now completed its second lucrative sale of the Bosnian wunderkind, this time to Juventus for a record fee.At just 18 years old, Kerim Alajbegovic has already become one of Europe’s most talked-about young talents. Despite never featuring in a competitive match for Bayer Leverkusen, his stock has skyrocketed after an impressive FIFA World Cup campaign with Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he scored once in four appearances.The German club has now finalized a deal with Juventus, securing a transfer fee of at least €30 million, plus an addition...

Trump backs Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty claim

2Aug

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International

Trump backs Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty claim

Trump backs Morocco's sovereignty claim over Western Sahara US President Donald Trump reaffirms Washington’s backing for Rabat’s autonomy plan In a formal message addressed to King Mohammed VI, US President Donald Trump has once again confirmed Washington’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara. The president also reiterated his support for the autonomy proposal put forward by Rabat, describing it as “the only serious, realistic solution capable of bringing a just and lasting end to the decades-long conflict.” Trump emphasized that maintaining the current status quo is “unacceptable,” arguing that a resolution would “drive regional prosperity and strengthen economic integration across Africa.” He stressed the urgency of reaching a settlement, ple...

Niger’s security crisis deepens as terror attacks escalate under military rule

2Aug

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Analysis, News

Niger’s security crisis deepens as terror attacks escalate under military rule

The date July 31, 2026, has been etched into Niger's recent history as one of the darkest, marked by coordinated terror strikes that claimed the lives of at least 38 soldiers from the country's defense and security forces. In N'Guigmi, a town in the Diffa region, 17 members of the National Guard and Nigerien Armed Forces perished in the first attack. Hours later, a second assault in Dankassari, Dosso region, resulted in 21 more military casualties. These strikes rank among the most devastating in recent months, underscoring a grim reality: terrorism is expanding its reach while human losses mount. Military leadership faces scrutiny over worsening security When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power, the primary justification was the urgent need to reverse the country's spiraling secur...

Kolo Muani seals Juventus move as Ligue 1 transfer frenzy intensifies

2Aug

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News

Kolo Muani seals Juventus move as Ligue 1 transfer frenzy intensifies

Kolo Muani seals Juventus move as Ligue 1 transfer frenzy intensifies The summer transfer window in France’s top flight is in full swing, with high-profile deals reshaping the Ligue 1 landscape. Among the standout moves, French international forward Randal Kolo Muani has completed his long-anticipated switch to Juventus, while other clubs continue to make waves with record-breaking transactions. Randal Kolo Muani departs Ligue 1 for Juventus After years of steady growth in France’s Ligue 1, Randal Kolo Muani has taken the next step in his career by joining Juventus in a high-profile transfer. The French striker, known for his clinical finishing and versatility, leaves behind a Ligue 1 legacy and heads to Turin to compete in Serie A. The move marks a significant shift in European foot...

Psg sells randal kolo muani to juventus for €38m deal

2Aug

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Psg sells randal kolo muani to juventus for €38m deal

Paris Saint-Germain finalizes Randal Kolo Muani's transfer to JuventusThe French striker completes his move to Serie A giants for a reported €38 million, with potential performance-based bonuses.Article written by Staff WriterAugust 2, 20261 min readFrom Frankfurt to Paris to Turin: the striker's journeyThe 27-year-old international forward Randal Kolo Muani will officially join Juventus after his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain was finalized on Sunday. The deal values the player at €38 million, with an additional €12 million in potential bonuses. The French champions expressed their gratitude to the player, wishing him "the very best for the remainder of his career" in an official statement.Short but impactful spell in the French capitalSigned by PSG in August 2023 from Eintracht Frankf...

Psg targets zion suzuki with first official bid amid goalkeeper uncertainty

2Aug

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Psg targets zion suzuki with first official bid amid goalkeeper uncertainty

Paris Saint-Germain makes bold move for Japanese goalkeeper With goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier's future hanging in the balance, Paris Saint-Germain is turning its attention to Japan's rising star Zion Suzuki. The 23-year-old shot-stopper, who delivered standout performances at the 2026 World Cup, is now the focal point of the capital club's transfer strategy. Sources indicate PSG has submitted its maiden bid of €33 million to Parme, positioning itself as the primary contender for Suzuki's signature. Chevalier's fate still undecided at Parc des Princes The potential arrival of Suzuki coincides with uncertainty surrounding Lucas Chevalier's future. Once considered a long-term solution between the posts, Chevalier's position has become precarious following a disappointing ...

Gabon advances decentralization with Libreville skills transfer agreement

2Aug

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Gabon advances decentralization with Libreville skills transfer agreement

Gabon takes another decisive step toward decentralization as Paul Kessany, Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Influence, and Arts, signed a landmark framework agreement with Libreville Municipality on July 30, 2026. This move aligns with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s vision to empower local authorities and bring governance closer to citizens.

How authoritarian power turns its own backers into targets in Burkina Faso

2Aug

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Analysis, Chronicle, News

How authoritarian power turns its own backers into targets in Burkina Faso

The history of authoritarian regimes is marked by a paradox as old as power itself: the tools of repression created to silence opponents almost always end up being turned against those who once wielded them. Burkina Faso is now witnessing this dynamic under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership, where the once-loyal allies of the transitional government find themselves increasingly under fire.Over the past months, a pattern has emerged arbitrary arrests, forced disappearances reported by rights groups, smear campaigns, intimidating summons, media restrictions, and requisitions of citizens in the name of the war effort that no longer targets only traditional critics. Former supporters, including Muslim community leaders, civil society figures, commentators, influencers, and opinion-makers who...

Morocco honours Donald Trump with highway naming amid Sahara sovereignty recognition

2Aug

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Morocco honours Donald Trump with highway naming amid Sahara sovereignty recognition

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has made a striking diplomatic gesture by naming a major national highway after former US President Donald Trump. The announcement came on August 1st, commemorating Trump’s historic 2020 recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara—a decision Morocco’s leadership has described as a pivotal moment in bilateral relations. Honouring a landmark decision The newly designated Autoroute Donald Trump spans 1,055 kilometres, connecting Tiznit and Dakhla. This route now stands as Africa’s longest road infrastructure, symbolising both progress and partnership. In an official letter dated July 2nd, King Mohammed VI expressed his gratitude for Trump’s decisive stance, stating that the gesture would be etched in the nation’s memory forever. The king noted, “In...