Author: Aïcha Abdou

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…

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…

How much silence can a government afford before the silence itself becomes the story? In Niamey, that question is now unavoidable. Moussa Kaka, one of Niger’s best-known journalists and the director-general of Radio Télévision Saraounia (RTS), has been out of sight for several weeks, and the absence of any official explanation is turning a personal tragedy into a test of the transitional government’s intentions. A veteran voice goes quiet in the heart of Niamey For decades, Moussa Kaka has been a familiar voice and face across West Africa. A seasoned…

Can a simple pair of eyeglasses, mentioned in a news report, bring down four journalists and cast a shadow over press freedom in Cameroon? That is the troubling question at the heart of a case that began with a seemingly trivial detail and ended with heavy convictions. The affair, which unfolded in a matter of weeks, has left the country’s media community reeling and raised urgent concerns about the boundaries of acceptable reporting. The unlikely spark: a rumor about ministerial eyewear It all started when a local publication ran a…

Mali’s toughest question: can Goïta really fight jihadists and reconcile at the same time? In a rare radio and television address on Monday evening, Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, laid out a dilemma that now defines his country’s future: intensify the war against armed jihadist groups while simultaneously extending an olive branch to fellow Malians. The dual message, delivered on the eve of the 66th independence anniversary, raises a crucial question — can a state escalate its military campaign and still bring divided communities back together? A call for…

A direct appeal for unwavering vigilance In a passionate editorial broadcast on Saturday, September 19, 2026, during the program “Honneur et fidélité,” Atonfack Guemo, Director of Communication at the Ministry of Defense, issued a powerful call for vigilance. His message, rooted in the concept of global peace and security, urges all Cameroonians to remain alert and patriotic. But what does this mean for a nation already grappling with multiple threats? The global landscape of violence Frozen conflicts are thawing, ongoing wars drag on, and security crises persist. Across nearly every…