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The Burkina Faso government has increasingly positioned Russia as a key ally, framing the relationship as a mutually beneficial partnership built on mutual respect and the absence of political strings …
Burkina Faso’s ties with Russia: a partnership under scrutiny Read More
The arrival of the Russian cargo vessel « Mikhail-Britnev », a ship subject to international sanctions, at the port of Lomé, coupled with reports detailing the deployment of several hundred …
Togo’s deepening ties with Russia: a geopolitical pivot under scrutiny Read More
A la Une Economie Morocco’s economic transformation: leveraging global shifts for growth 12 juillet 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailCopy URL A recent policy paper from the Policy Center for the New South meticulously …
Morocco’s economic transformation: leveraging global shifts for growth Read More
The Cameroonian philosopher Achille Mbembe dismantles long-held misconceptions about Africa’s political and economic systems. In an exclusive interview during the third edition of the African Democracy Forum, held at the …
Achille mbembe: the myth of african democracy and the struggle for genuine sovereignty Read More
Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains a hotspot of instability as deep-seated divisions within the Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 Mars (AFC/M23) continue to undermine its cohesion. A …
East DRC crisis: internal divisions in AFC/M23 over military expansion and resource control Read More
The leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have repeatedly emphasized their commitment to military cooperation with Russia, portraying it as a path to regained sovereignty and a break …
Alliance with Russia fails to end Sahel’s brutal conflict Read More
In Ouagadougou, the contrast is stark and deeply troubling. On one side, an official narrative of “reclaimed sovereignty” and an uncompromising stance against local solidarity. On the other, a humiliating …
Burkina Faso’s gold for Moscow’s wheat: a paradox of sovereignty Read More
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