The African Tribune

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...