Day: September 23, 2026

Presented by Niger’s transitional authorities as a landmark victory for mining sovereignty, the uranium agreement signed on 23 September 2026 around the Madaouela deposit raises a far more uncomfortable question: who actually absorbs the risk if the project never reaches production? The convention with Atomic Eagle grants the state a 40% shareholding, a direct payment of 10 million dollars and a pledge to create 1,000 jobs. Behind that triumphant staging, however, the real feasibility of the venture — and what Niger can genuinely expect from it — remains largely undefined.…

A new system, a new dilemma Cameroon’s Directorate General of Customs has collected 1.8 billion FCFA (about 2.7 million euros) in duties and taxes on imported phones, tablets, and digital terminals between April and early September 2026, thanks to a new digital collection mechanism. Before the reform, customs clearance on phones brought in barely 100 million francs per month. The mechanism has importers grinding their teeth, while customs officials say they are pursuing fiscal, security, and economic goals. At Avenue Kennedy in Yaoundé, the main retail hub for imported mobile…

Women’s Champions League Paris FC vs Barcelona: was the 5-2 scoreline a warning sign or just a false start? 23 September 2026 at 10:52 pm Photo Icon Sport Suivre Dicodusport sur Google Suivre Dicodusport sur Discover WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2026/2027 – After conceding the opening goal, Barcelona stepped up and quickly put the game beyond doubt. Paris FC matched them in the second half, but the first had already decided the outcome (5-2). Related: Women’s Champions League 2026/2027 standings (OL Lyonnes, PSG and Paris FC) While PSG earned a valuable…

Why is Gabon reopening fisheries negotiations with the European Union? Gabon is preparing to return to the negotiating table with the European Union over a new sustainable fisheries partnership, and the talks will go far beyond the simple question of European vessels accessing Gabonese waters. After the previous arrangement lapsed, Libreville is determined to redefine the economic, industrial and operational terms of a cooperation that governs the exploitation of its marine resources. On 18 September 2026, the Gabonese government approved the opening of negotiations for a new Sustainable Fisheries Partnership…

Chad Chad: who is really behind the minors in military uniforms? N’Djamena prosecutors open an inquiry After a video surfaced showing minors in military uniforms making hostile remarks, the N’Djamena public prosecutor’s office opened an investigation to determine whether adults may have manipulated them. The case raises a crucial question: where does protection end and responsibility begin? Alwihda Info 23 Sept 2026 — 1 min read Share Five minors dressed in military uniforms appeared in a video circulating on social media, making critical remarks about the head of state and…

Cameroon: What does Oumar’s ordeal reveal about the true cost of faith in the Far North? Publié le 23 septembre 2026 Partager sur facebook Partager sur Twitter In a press release issued on September 18, the NGO Open Doors called on Christians worldwide to pray for Oumar, a victim of Boko Haram persecution in Cameroon’s Far North. Ranked 37th in Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List of Christian persecution, Cameroon is increasingly gripped by violence, especially in its Far North region. There, extremist groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP…

Senegal has taken a bold step onto the regional capital market, completing its first-ever listing on the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM). The operation introduced four sovereign bonds totaling 305 billion FCFA (approximately €465 million), marking a significant shift in how the country manages its public debt. But does this landmark move signal a new era of financial sophistication for Dakar, or does it mask deeper fiscal vulnerabilities? The answer depends on how the market digests this unprecedented exposure. What the listing means for Senegal’s debt profile The simultaneous…