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On state television, Captain Roger Gabriel accused Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Chad, France, ECOWAS and associates of Mohamed Bazoum following the 28-29 August mutiny in Niamey. The allegations, for which no public evidence was presented, have not been echoed by Nigerien leaders.
Twenty West African civil society organisations are calling for an independent, impartial and transparent investigation after six bodies were found in a mass grave in Forécariah. The Defence and Security Commission says the investigation must establish the facts without jumping to conclusions.
Following President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election, Zambian opposition officials have been arrested. UN Special Rapporteur Gina Romero is calling for an immediate end to the criminalisation of political dissent.
The release of 82 Malian soldiers held by the Azawad Liberation Front comes amid a series of resolutions involving several captives in the Sahel. France 24 has raised the possibility of consideration linked to Tuareg commander Inkinane, a senior FLA figure.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the 2026-2027 school year is marked by health concerns in the east of the country, particularly in Ituri. Authorities want to introduce regular Ebola awareness sessions in schools.
Algeria sent an air formation comprising Sukhoi and Ilyushin aircraft to Niamey the day after an attempted coup in Niger, according to Le Monde. The newspaper describes the deployment as a break with Algeria’s tradition of military non-intervention beyond its borders.
The Taliban government is defending a provision in a law governing police operations that bans all demonstrations in Afghanistan. Human rights organisations denounce a further restriction on public freedoms.
Around 31 million pupils were expected to return to school on 1 September in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The reopening took place unevenly across regions, against a backdrop of insecurity, teachers’ strikes and health concerns linked to Ebola.
Twenty West African civil society organisations are calling for an independent, impartial and transparent investigation after six bodies were found in a mass grave in Forécariah. Guinean authorities say no definitive conclusion can yet be drawn and have pledged to establish the facts.
Pirate attacks off Somalia have increased since April 2026, amid major disruptions to shipping around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. At least 13 vessels were hijacked between January and the end of August, according to information reported by TV5MONDE.
MONUSCO honoured 180 members of the Senegalese SENFPU 2-18 contingent, including 39 women, on 28 August 2026 in Bunia. Deployed in Ituri since September 2025, the unit notably took part in joint patrols aimed at maintaining a security presence in the city and surrounding areas.
An investigation by Le Monde reports a second base of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces in Ethiopia. The newspaper cites discreet logistical and military support from Addis Ababa for the paramilitaries, which could widen the regional repercussions of the war in Sudan.
Gambian police announced the detention of 14 people in Busumbala as part of an investigation into suspected preparations for a clandestine crossing. The group includes Malian, Senegalese and Guinean nationals.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in on 1 September 2026 after winning the 13 August presidential election. Official results gave him 60% of the vote, against 38% for his opponent Brian Mundubile, who is currently detained and charged with treason.
Gunfire was reported overnight from 28 to 29 August 2026 around the presidential palace and Niamey Air Base 101. A statement from Niger’s Defence Ministry, reproduced by Africa24 TV, described the events as a “show of discontent”. But no official casualty toll or complete public details about those involved appear in the available information.
Around 60 Senegalese nationals, including children, arrived in Dakar after leaving South Africa. The operation has been described as a voluntary repatriation amid fears over violence targeting foreigners.
An Ebola vaccination campaign has begun in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo. The vaccine being used targets the Zaire strain, while the current outbreak has been attributed to the Bundibugyo strain.
From 1 September 2026, Ghana is enforcing a ban on exports of unrefined artisanal gold. The measure is part of a local processing strategy, but the profitability of existing refineries remains an issue raised by an expert cited by RFI.
Africa24 TV reports that six aircraft donated by Algeria to the Nigerien Armed Forces were received in Niamey. France 24, meanwhile, refers to an unprecedented Algerian deployment, in a separate context it says was marked by a foiled mutiny attempt.
Accounts shared on social media say young women were reportedly barred from entering a concert because of their appearance. The incidents have revived public debate over women’s freedom to choose how they dress in Rwanda.
A PressAfrik article reports that schools are reopening in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid several challenges. The information provided mentions Ebola, a strike and war, without specifying their scale or the areas affected.
One hundred days after his inauguration, Romuald Wadagni has, according to Jeune Afrique, established a style defined by restraint, social measures and diplomatic activity. The outlet also highlights Patrice Talon’s continuing influence as Senate president.
The continuing heatwave in Tunisia has been accompanied by persistent water cuts in some regions and difficulties in obtaining bottled water. Since 28 August, the army and national guard have helped distribute drinking water by tanker, according to RFI.
Five people who recovered from Ebola have left hospital in Beni, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement comes as the outbreak continues to spread in the region, according to Africanews.