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The gap between official rhetoric and realities on the ground has now become almost absurd. While Captain Ibrahim Traoré repeatedly declares in his speeches that Burkina Faso is on the …
Is Burkina Faso’s food self-sufficiency claim credible after yet another Russian wheat shipment? Read More
What happens when a nurse’s midnight arrest becomes the ultimate stress test for a nation’s democratic credentials? That is the uncomfortable question Ghana now faces after heavily armed security operatives …
Can Ghana’s justice system survive the Salomay Awiti test? Read More
As Friday, September 25, 2026, approaches, France braces for a landmark ecclesial and diplomatic moment: the arrival of Pope Leo XIV. This four-day apostolic journey—his first official visit since election—will …
Is Pope Leo XIV’s four-day France journey the ultimate test of faith and diplomacy in Europe? Read More
Just 77 kilometres north-east of Ouagadougou, the village of Boussouma has become the scene of an unprecedented humanitarian and security crisis. Once a vibrant trading crossroads and a symbol of …
Can Burkina Faso hold the line when a village 77 km from Ouagadougou is emptied by terror? Read More
A high-stakes gamble in the desert When Niger’s transitional authorities signed a uranium agreement with Atomic Eagle on 23 September 2026, they framed it as a landmark victory for mining …
Madaouela uranium: can Niger’s Atomic Eagle gamble survive reality? Read More
Between April and early September 2026, Cameroon’s Directorate General of Customs collected 1.8 billion FCFA (around 2.7 million euros) in duties and taxes on imported phones, tablets and digital terminals …
Cameroon’s 1.8 billion FCFA phone customs reform: who really wins and who pays the price? Read More
Women’s Champions League Can Paris FC survive their Champions League group after Barcelona’s 5-2 masterclass? WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2026/2027 – After a shock early goal from Paris FC, Barcelona responded …
Can Paris FC survive their Champions League group after Barcelona’s 5-2 masterclass? Read More
On 22 September 2026, Bamako staged the 66th anniversary of Mali’s independence with a ceremony presided over by General Assimi Goïta, featuring a troop review, a parade of the Defence …
Can Mali’s national symbols and the AES confederation coexist without friction? Read More
Economy Gabon’s fisheries deal with the EU: can the next agreement finally deliver real local value? Libreville, Wednesday 23 September 2026 – Gabon and the European Union are about to …
Gabon’s fisheries deal with the EU: can the next agreement finally deliver real local value? Read More
Chad Chad: can prosecuting five minors in military uniforms reveal who pulled the strings? After a video showing five minors in military uniforms making hostile remarks spread online, the N’Djamena …
Chad: can prosecuting five minors in military uniforms reveal who pulled the strings? Read More
Cameroon: after a Boko Haram bullet left him wounded for his faith, can Oumar ever heal? What happens when a 20-year-old Christian refuses to renounce his faith in a region …
Cameroon: after a Boko Haram bullet left him wounded for his faith, can Oumar ever heal? Read More
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Beninese Civil Protection Agency (ABPC) took a decisive step toward modernizing its operational toolkit. During an official ceremony held at the Ministry of Interior …
Will Benin’s civil protection agency finally close the emergency response gap? Read More