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The transitional government in Burkina Faso, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have reached a critical juncture. Once celebrated by supporters as a transformative figure, the head …
Burkina Faso: Oumarou Yabré’s reported detention signals deepening rifts within the Traoré regime Read More
From the confines of a high-security cell in Pretoria, Kemi Seba continues to wield his political messaging with calculated precision. In a newly released statement, the self-styled panafricanist figure reiterates …
Kemi Seba’s Pretoria detention: panafricanism as a shield for legal troubles Read More
Behind the diplomatic curtain in Niamey The presidential palace in Niamey once again opened its doors to a high-profile diplomatic encounter. General Abdourahmane Tiani, head of state, granted an audience …
Diplomacy in Niamey: facade and realities behind spain’s visit Read More
Armed with advanced weaponry, Mali continues to struggle in its fight against rebel forces in the north. Around Kidal, the deployment of drones, tactical bombers, and precision-guided munitions has not …
Mali’s military: when technology fails due to poor command training Read More
Amidst the complex geopolitical landscape of West Africa, recent commercial directives from Niger’s transitional authorities are drawing significant scrutiny from economic operators and regional analysts alike. While trade routes to …
Niger’s new trade route: a month-long opening to Algeria as southern borders remain closed Read More
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the ONAMA Blue Hall hosted the official unveiling of « The Evolution of Chad’s Parliamentary Life: 1960–2020 », a groundbreaking 612-page work authored by former …
Issa hassana adoum unveils historic analysis of Chad’s parliament Read More
Once a strategic military bastion, now a besieged outpost Kaliningrad, the heavily fortified Russian exclave wedged between Poland and Lithuania, has entered a new phase of isolation. Long regarded as …
Kaliningrad: Europe’s Russian fortress trapped in geopolitical isolation Read More
The announcement of visa-free entry for all African nationals to Togo, presented as a bold step toward African unity, conceals a far more restrictive reality. While Lomé celebrates this measure …
Togo visa waiver for africans: political charm with strict digital controls Read More
Togo has unequivocally become the latest stage for an intense geopolitical competition between France and Russia. Through a complex interplay of crisis diplomacy, security accords, and soft power initiatives, both …
Togo: a new front in the quiet geopolitical contest between Paris and Moscow Read More
Senegal’s 2025 UEMOA reform performance: an in-depth look at a slight setback While the common market demonstrates minor improvements, this analysis delves into the specific reasons behind Senegal’s slight regression …
Senegal’s 2025 UEMOA reform performance: an in-depth look at a slight setback Read More
The Burkina Faso government proudly announced that over 261 million FCFA had been collected under the Faso Mêbo initiative by mid-May 2026. But as the fundraising drive gathers momentum, a …
Burkina Faso’s Faso Mêbo initiative: patriotism or hidden tax? Read More
An in-depth analysis of a recent publication by the Russia-aligned Africa Corps reveals a politically charged truth behind its military rhetoric. Reading between the lines, it becomes evident that Russian …
Africa corps’ Kidal stance hints at Mali strategy shift Read More