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When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power from President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, 2023, his justification rested on three pillars: restoring national sovereignty, eradicating extremism, and ending foreign interference in …
Niger under Tiani: promises vs harsh realities three years after coup Read More
In a move that transcends the boundaries of a mere judicial case, a former Togolese defense minister once regarded as one of the most influential figures in the country’s political …
Togo: the dramatic fall of a former regime loyalist Read More
Burkinabè officials have intensified their defense of state-aligned communication strategies following allegations by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), drawing sharp criticism over a perceived lack of transparency. On August 3, during …
Burkina Faso faces scrutiny over communication tactics amid RSF allegations Read More
When President Romuald Wadagni granted freedom to an individual sentenced to two centuries of imprisonment, he did more than just issue a pardon. This action marks a significant direction for …
Benin: presidential clemency redefines justice’s boundaries Read More
The 31st of July, 2026, marks another bleak chapter in Niger’s recent history. Official reports confirm that at least 38 security personnel were killed in two coordinated attacks carried out …
Niger faces mounting toll of insecurity under military rule Read More
In the annals of authoritarian regimes, a paradox unfolds with relentless predictability: the instruments of repression, originally designed to silence opponents, ultimately consume those who once wielded them. Burkina Faso …
Burkina Faso’s authoritarian shift: when the system turns on its allies Read More
The 2023 coup: a promise of security that failed to materialize On July 26, 2023, General Abdourahamane Tiani deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, citing an uncontrollable security crisis as justification. Three …
Niger’s governance crisis under general Tiani three years after the coup Read More
The military-led government in Ouagadougou has adopted a bold slogan to assert its economic sovereignty: “no credit included.” Repeated across official statements, social media, and pro-regime narratives, the phrase suggests …
Burkina Faso’s financial autonomy claim under scrutiny amid debt reliance Read More
Amid a wave of militarisation sweeping across Burkina Faso, a troubling incident has cast a harsh spotlight on the regime’s expanding influence over civilian spheres. An alleged case of sexual …
Burkina Faso faces backlash over military-led national programs Read More
Years of instability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have taken a new turn, revealing deeper motivations beyond mere conflict resolution. Recent agreements between Kinshasa and rebel factions appear …
Why insecurity in eastern Congo serves Rwanda’s hidden agenda Read More
With Cameroon’s 2027 dual elections on the horizon, economist Serge Alain Godong delivers a blunt assessment of the nation’s political landscape. Analyzing the Cameroonian political scene through the lens of …
Cameroon’s 2027 elections: economic stakes and political deadlock Read More
Introduction of a new presidential aircraft amid mounting security concerns On Wednesday evening, viewers of Mali’s national broadcaster witnessed the unveiling of a state-of-the-art Boeing 737, designated for official travel …
Mali’s new presidential jet sparks debate amid security and economic challenges Read More