Analyses

In the face of escalating terrorist violence across the Sahel, Abidjan has underscored the urgent need for collective action. The recent surge in attacks has exposed the vulnerabilities of coastal …

Côte d’Ivoire calls for regional unity against Sahel terrorism Read More

Government targets widespread use of harmful cosmetics In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the government of Bénin has imposed a blanket ban on the sale and distribution of …

Benin launches crackdown on skin-lightening products Read More

As political tensions escalate in Togo, recent declarations from groups identified as loyalist paramilitaries or militias have ignited sharp reactions from civil society and opposition figures. Audio recordings and social …

Togo faces growing concerns over unconditional loyalty pledges to Gnassingbé family Read More

The Republic of Niger has enacted sweeping reforms to its legal framework, introducing a groundbreaking Penal Code designed to intensify the fight against corruption and financial malfeasance. This legislative overhaul …

Niger adopts stricter penalties to combat corruption Read More

The agricultural landscape in West Africa has been transformed by a bold initiative from the Beninese government. Ahead of the 2026-2027 cotton farming season, authorities announced an unprecedented incentive: a …

Benin’s performance-driven strategy boosts cotton sector growth Read More

The Tillabéri region of Niger has once again witnessed armed violence. On Friday, 12 June 2026, around 7 a.m., the village of Goungo Koré in the commune of Ayorou was …

Deadly attack in Niger’s Ayorou leaves two dead, one kidnapped Read More

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a staff-level agreement with the authorities in Niger, paving the way for an upcoming disbursement of 26.3 million dollars, approximately 17.8 billion FCFA. …

Niger to receive nearly 18 billion FCFA following staff-level agreement with the IMF Read More

The security landscape in northern Mali has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks. The Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a separatist armed group, has escalated its mobilization campaign, issuing urgent …

FLA steps up mobilization ahead of major offensive in northern Mali Read More

New policy offers return pathway for Burkinabè nationals abroad The President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has delivered a decisive statement regarding the return of Burkinabè citizens currently living in …

Burkina Faso opens doors to exiles with conditions for justice Read More

The capital city of Mali, Bamako, is gripped by palpable unease following the release of a new video by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening …

Escalating tensions in Bamako after JNIM video release Read More

The economic heartbeat of Togo is facing imminent disruption as labor unrest looms over the Autonomous Port of Lomé (PAL). The Port Autonome de Lomé workers’ union has issued a …

Togo port Lomé strike threat halts regional trade Read More

The Sahel’s shifting security landscape Recent military developments in northern Mali have exposed a sophisticated transnational supply network linking southern Libya to the region, with the Nigerien border serving as …

Mali rebels use libyan bases to advance toward Kidal Read More