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The Malian Customs Directorate, a cornerstone of the country’s economic machinery, has once again become the stage for a high-stakes game of institutional chess. Recent waves of appointments and transfers …
Critical analysis: Malian customs shake-up reveals deeper power struggles Read More
In the shadow of military-led transitions, the line separating trusted collaborators from potential threats can dissolve without warning. In Niger, recent developments surrounding Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine have …
Civil rule under military rule: the fragile position of Niger’s prime minister Read More
The recent elevation of Togo’s Foreign Minister to the rank of Commander of the Order of the Stallion—Burkina Faso’s highest honor—has sparked a wave of official praise, heralded as a …
Togo and Burkina Faso’s diplomatic alliance under scrutiny Read More
How can the impact of fluctuating oil prices, accelerating inflation, or mounting public debt be anticipated before they destabilize state finances? This is the core objective of the new macroeconomic …
Gabon’s new macroeconomic model: navigating debt, oil, and inflation challenges Read More
Two years after its formation, the Alliance of Sahel States struggles to assert itself against a more formidable adversary The bold declarations of sovereignty and fiery rhetoric from the military …
Military alliances in the Sahel crumble under jihadist pressure Read More
In Cameroon, political news isn’t just about headlines—it’s about unraveling the truth from the noise. A reshuffle announced without evidence, a WhatsApp rumor gaining traction, a quote taken out of …
Decoding Cameroon’s political news: separating facts from noise Read More
Reports emerging from northern Mali on Saturday, July 4, 2026, indicate a significant escalation in military activities around Anefis, a locality of critical strategic importance situated on the vital corridor …
Mali faces dual security challenges as rebels claim anefis, prison attacked near Bamako Read More
A decision of profound symbolic weight has marked a significant shift in Burkina Faso’s strategic alliances. The transitional government, following a Council of Ministers meeting, issued a decree mandating the …
Burkina Faso: russian language in schools sparks debate over new geopolitical alignment Read More
In Burkina Faso, the political landscape continues to generate considerable inquiry, particularly concerning the operational mechanisms within its most sensitive decision-making spheres. Over recent weeks, the extended absence of Commander …
The prolonged discretion of Oumarou Yabré prompts inquiries into Burkina Faso’s power dynamics Read MoreWith an active portfolio exceeding 622.8 billion FCFA across 51 distinct projects, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) stands as Cameroon’s primary bilateral donor. Yet, behind this impressive financial volume, …
Unpacking AFD’s 622.8 billion FCFA commitment in Cameroon Read More
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a direct appeal to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, urging them to reverse their decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the foundational …
International criminal court urges Sahel nations to reconsider rome statute withdrawal Read More
A recent proposal by a Burkinabè movement to establish an “embassy for extraterrestrials” in a bid to bolster national sovereignty has ignited considerable discussion across the nation. This initiative, widely …
Burkina Faso’s alien embassy plan ignites public debate Read More