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Mali’s press sector is at a crossroads. The recent employers’ consultations and the proposed self-regulation steering body project present a façade of unity, but beneath the surface, years of internal fractures and unresolved tensions threaten […]
A quiet gamble in the Sahara: what is Niamey really after? For years, General Abdourahamane Tiani rarely looked beyond the walls of his own palace in Niamey. Now, his gaze is drifting north, into the […]
Can a renewed economic and diplomatic partnership between Benin and Cuba translate into concrete benefits for West African markets? That is the strategic question at the heart of a fresh push by Cotonou and Havana […]
One year ago to the day, Togo crossed a threshold that still shapes its political landscape. On September 17, 2025, Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé, a former Minister of the Armed Forces, was taken into custody. Twelve […]
The Nigerien government’s recent military reorganization has triggered a high-stakes confrontation over control of state resources, with a special defense command and community defense forces at its center. The dispute centers on the Commandement des […]
Can Gabon convert its diplomatic presence in Washington into a genuine driver of investment and regional security? That is the strategic question now resting on the shoulders of Baudelaire Ndong Ella, who formally assumed his […]
Bamako’s silent shift: from Moscow’s shadow to Washington’s embrace The narrative has been clear for years: after ousting France and its European allies, Mali turned decisively toward Russia. Under the leadership of General Assimi Goïta, […]
The $414 million American investment in Niger’s Dasa uranium project marks a decisive pivot in the country’s mining landscape, overshadowing the collapse of the once-dominant SOMAÏR (Société des mines de l’Aïr). This transition reflects a […]
Unprecedented civilian toll in Mali’s aerial campaign The drone war in Mali has reached a critical juncture, with civilian casualties soaring to unprecedented levels as aerial strikes intensify. Between September 2023 and September 2026, an […]
Benin is writing a new chapter in higher education and industrial innovation. A landmark agreement signed in September 2026 between Sèmè City Institute of Technology (SCITI) and the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) marks the […]
From promises to action: police’s bold strategy for Nigeria’s presidential vote As Nigeria braces for a pivotal presidential election, the spotlight has fallen squarely on election security—a concern amplified by widespread public anxiety and international […]
Benin’s tax breakthrough: online services hit Parakou, Comè and Lokossa from 21 september 2026 Benin’s tax administration is making a decisive move. Starting 21 September 2026, partner taxpayers attached to the small business tax centres […]