Guinea-Bissau votes 'yes' in referendum for new constitution
Under the new text, the country will abandon the old system whereby the prime minister came from the parliamentary majority, which has led to uncomfortable power-sharing
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Attackers Target Niger's Niamey Airport and Presidency Perimeter
[RFI] Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of Niger's capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, according to two Reuters witnesses, with the cause not immediately clear.
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President Tebboune Holds Phone Talks With Niger Counterpart
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune held phone talks on Monday with his brother, the President of the Republic of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani, to review the situation in the sisterly nation of Niger, according to a statement from the Presidenc...
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Russia Helped Foil Coup in Niger - Official
[Premium Times] In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours between 28 and 29 August.
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Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme
Senegal has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a new $2.2 billion debt programme, the financial institution said on Tuesday. An earlier agreement was suspended in 2024 after the discovery of underreported debt.
New ECOWAS Chief Vows Deeper Ties With Sahel Bloc
New ECOWAS Chief Vows Deeper Ties With Sahel Bloc News Ghana
Egypt, Burkina Faso keen to boost economic ties
Egypt, Burkina Faso keen to boost economic ties Egyptian Gazette
The Sahel Shakedown and the Galamsey Threat: How Global Power Plays are Reshaping Ghana’s Sovereignty and Security
The Sahel Shakedown and the Galamsey Threat: How Global Power Plays are Reshaping Ghana’s Sovereignty and Security Modern Ghana
Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta's Russia dependence
Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta's Russia dependence Modern Ghana
Can pineapples thrive in Africa's Sahel? A Burkina Faso farmer says the answer is yes
Can pineapples thrive in Africa's Sahel? A Burkina Faso farmer says the answer is yes livingstonenterprise.net
YESTERDAY
Burkina Faso Pineapple Farming Turns Harsh Sahel Land Into New Agribusiness Opportunity
Burkina Faso Pineapple Farming Turns Harsh Sahel Land Into New Agribusiness Opportunity The Voice of Africa
All of Africa Today - September 1, 2026
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New ECOWAS President pledges cooperation with breakaway Sahel states
New ECOWAS President pledges cooperation with breakaway Sahel states Realnews Magazine
Niger's Failed Coup Exposes Cracks in the Military
[DW] The failed coup in Niger has brought deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia's support highlights the junta's fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadi attacks, poor equipment and little pay.
Russia solidifies its hold on the Sahel following the failed coup in Niger
Russia solidifies its hold on the Sahel following the failed coup in Niger Escudo Digital
Burkina Faso proves pineapples can thrive in Sahel region
Burkina Faso proves pineapples can thrive in Sahel region Yahoo
Burkina Faso Pineapples
Burkina Faso Pineapples Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Niger Coup Attempt - 'Russians Saved the Day' Analyst Tells RFIYesterday
Gunshots, Explosions Rock Presidential Palace, Airport in Failed CoupYesterdayNew ECOWAS Chief Pledges Renewed Engagement With Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Says ‘Geography Remains The Same’
New ECOWAS Chief Pledges Renewed Engagement With Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Says ‘Geography Remains The Same’ arise.tv
Niger’s Junta Survives Mutiny With Russian Help as Sahel Instability Spreads
Niger’s Junta Survives Mutiny With Russian Help as Sahel Instability Spreads culturecustodian.com
Guinea-Bissau votes on stronger presidency as military transition nears end
Guinea-Bissau voted Sunday on a proposed new constitution that would significantly strengthen presidential powers and shrink parliament, in a referendum seen as a test of the military government's bid to reshape the political system before elections scheduled for December.
Niger Coup Attempt: Tchiani Survives as Russia, Algeria, Sahel Allies Back Niamey | Firstpost Africa
Niger Coup Attempt: Tchiani Survives as Russia, Algeria, Sahel Allies Back Niamey | Firstpost Africa Firstpost
Why Burkina Faso’s President Traoré Rejects Luxury SUVs For 2011 Toyota ‘Buffalo’ As Official Car
Why Burkina Faso’s President Traoré Rejects Luxury SUVs For 2011 Toyota ‘Buffalo’ As Official Car AUTOJOSH
Algeria sends four Su-30 fighters and tanker to Niger after coup attempt
Algeria sends four Su-30 fighters and tanker to Niger after coup attempt AeroTime
Nigeria Expresses Concerns Over Failed Coup in Niger, Calls for Return to Constitutional OrderYesterday
Algeria Sends Fighter Jets to Niger After a Failed Military CoupYesterday'We're Back in Control' - Russia Helps Niger Junta to Retake Military Base
[Vanguard] Members of Niger's presidential guard, helped by Russian forces on Saturday, recaptured a key military base in the capital Niamey from mutinous soldiers.
Burkinabè Forces Repel JNIM Operations in Northern Burkina Faso
Burkinabè Forces Repel JNIM Operations in Northern Burkina Faso Modern Ghana
Panel on Academic Collaborations in the Sahel – Forum for Africa Studies
Panel on Academic Collaborations in the Sahel – Forum for Africa Studies Uppsala universitet
The Niamey mutiny rocks Niger’s junta and intensifies the military rivalry between Russia and Algeria in the Sahel
The Niamey mutiny rocks Niger’s junta and intensifies the military rivalry between Russia and Algeria in the Sahel Atalayar
AFRICA/NIGER - Algeria sends fighter jets to Niger after a failed military coup
AFRICA/NIGER - Algeria sends fighter jets to Niger after a failed military coup Agenzia Fides
Algeria Deploys Four Su-30 Fighter Jets to Niger After Failed Niamey Mutiny
Algeria Deploys Four Su-30 Fighter Jets to Niger After Failed Niamey Mutiny Modern Ghana
Gunfire in Niamey: What does it signal for Niger?
Gunfire in Niamey: What does it signal for Niger? Daily Sabah
Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers
Ballot counting begins in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voting ended in a referendum that could expand the president's powers, ahead of a general election later this year aimed at restoring civilian rule.
THIS WEEK
Heavy Gunshots, Explosions in Niger CapitalAug 31
Nigerien Govt Says Situation 'Calm' After Soldiers' MutinyAug 31
Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny
Life in Niamey returned to normal on Sunday, one day after Niger’s military regime put down a mutiny by soldiers.
All of Africa Today - August 31, 2026
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Algeria deploys four Su-30 jets to Niger after Niamey unrest
Algeria deploys four Su-30 jets to Niger after Niamey unrest middle-east-online.com
Attempted Coup - Niger Junta Still in Control, but Situation Remains Tense
[Premium Times] The situation in Niger Republic remains fluid after a mutiny was thwarted by national security forces in collaboration with Russian-linked Africa Corps
Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test
Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test aljazeera.com
Inside the Sahel’s War Economy: How Juntas and Jihadists Tax the Same Fuel Trucks
Inside the Sahel’s War Economy: How Juntas and Jihadists Tax the Same Fuel Trucks Modern Diplomacy
Libyan Foreign Bank takes Burkina Faso to ICSID over the nationalisation of BCB
Libyan Foreign Bank takes Burkina Faso to ICSID over the nationalisation of BCB capmad.com
Atiku Promises to Bring Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Back Into ECOWAS
Atiku Promises to Bring Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Back Into ECOWAS Real Broadcasting Network
Algeria Sends Fighter Jets to Support Niger After Failed Mutiny
Algeria Sends Fighter Jets to Support Niger After Failed Mutiny Bloomberg.com
Niamey back to normal after soldiers' mutiny | Hindustan Times
Niamey back to normal after soldiers' mutiny | Hindustan Times Hindustan Times
Algeria sends 4 fighter jets to Niger after unrest in Niamey
Algeria sends 4 fighter jets to Niger after unrest in Niamey Anadolu Ajansı
Niger fights off latest coup plot with support from Russia, Algeria, and Sahel bloc allies
Niger fights off latest coup plot with support from Russia, Algeria, and Sahel bloc allies africa.businessinsider.com
Saudi Arabia Condemns Developments in Niamey
Saudi Arabia Condemns Developments in Niamey ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English
Beyond Paris and Moscow: The AES and the Test of Sahelian Security
Beyond Paris and Moscow: The AES and the Test of Sahelian Security Modern Ghana
Niger army regains control of airbase after Saturday attack
Niger army regains control of airbase after Saturday attack The Jerusalem Post
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup BBC
Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.
Niger Junta Regains Control After Armed Clashes in Niamey
Niger Junta Regains Control After Armed Clashes in Niamey DNE Africa
Raging deadly conflict in Sahel: The challenge of juntas
Raging deadly conflict in Sahel: The challenge of juntas WION
Russia says Africa Corps helped Niger repel attempted mutiny in Niamey
Russia says Africa Corps helped Niger repel attempted mutiny in Niamey Türkiye Today
Niamey back to normal after soldier mutiny
Life returned to normal in Niger's capital, Niamey, on Sunday, after the military regime and its Russian paramilitary partners put down a mutiny by soldiers.
Niger crushes mutiny attempt at key airbase
Niger crushes mutiny attempt at key airbase thenationalnews.com
Who Actually Benefits From Russia Deepening Footprint in the Sahel
Who Actually Benefits From Russia Deepening Footprint in the Sahel Modern Diplomacy
Burkina Faso: Nationalization of BCB caught up in international arbitration
Burkina Faso: Nationalization of BCB caught up in international arbitration Financial Afrik
The Canary Islands Are a Front Line in Sahel Security
The Canary Islands Are a Front Line in Sahel Security Middle East Forum
Niger Says Forces Regained Control of Niamey Airbase After Mutiny Attack
Niger Says Forces Regained Control of Niamey Airbase After Mutiny Attack Межа. Новини України.
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