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Three years after the Niger military authorities forged closer ties with Russia following the July 2023 coup, the security situation in the country has continued to deteriorate rather than improve. …
Niger faces worsening jihadist threat three years after Russia pivot Read More
Following the adoption of a resolution by the European Parliament addressing human rights and public freedoms in Burkina Faso, the military-led administration has opted for a confrontational stance rather than …
Burkina Faso’s military regime rejects EU criticism with defiance Read More
Since assuming leadership, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has emerged as a prominent figure in Africa’s sovereignist movement. Through aggressive public relations campaigns and a dominant online presence, Burkina Faso’s authorities are …
Burkina Faso’s economic narrative under Traoré: propaganda or progress? Read More
In Togo, the case of Marguerite Gnakadé has emerged as a defining example of the political tensions gripping the nation. Once a prominent figure in the government as the country’s …
Togo: Marguerite Gnakadé’s prolonged detention highlights opposition crackdown Read More
On June 16, Africa observed the Day of the African Child. This year’s theme focused on universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene—a date traditionally marked by summits and promises …
Togo: the unsolved deaths of children under Faure Gnassingbé Read More
Strategic financing agreement signed in Baku During a recent diplomatic mission to Baku, Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo formalised a significant financing arrangement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC). This …
Burkina Faso faces economic reality as international financing continues despite self-sufficiency rhetoric Read More
Under the guise of breaking colonial ties and diversifying international alliances, the strategic choices made by the transitional government in Burkina Faso are raising a fundamental question: is the nation …
Burkina Faso’s gold and security under Russian influence: a shift in dependency? Read More
The attack that occurred on Thursday, June 18, 2026, has sent shockwaves across West Africa. Just as negotiations to reopen the border between Bénin and Niger were reaching a critical …
Lomé’s shadow over Niamey airport attack: economic rivalry escalates Read More
The recent judgment from the Conseil constitutionnel regarding the return of Ousmane Sonko to the Assemblée nationale has ignited a wave of critical analysis within the legal community of Sénégal. …
Ousmane Sonko case: the hidden complexities of the Constitutional Council ruling Read More
Benin has taken a significant step forward in its food sovereignty strategy. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has released a funding package of 12.57 billion FCFA to modernise the country’s …
Benin secures 12.5 billion fcfa from islamic development bank for soil restoration Read More
Escalating violence underscores vulnerabilities in Burkina Faso’s security framework Burkina Faso faces mounting security challenges as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated faction operating …
Security challenges for Burkina Faso as new attack tests ibrahim traoré’s strategy Read More
The Conseil supérieur de la Communication (CSC) has imposed a fine of 50 million West African CFA francs on Canal+ for suspending access to Burkinabè public channels after certain subscribers’ …
Sanctions against Canal+ in Burkina Faso spark debate on media sovereignty Read More