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The once-unassailable military strongman General Moussa Salaou Barmou now stands as a cautionary tale of Niger’s shifting power dynamics. Days after a failed mutiny at Niamey’s Air Base 101, the architect of the 2023 coup […]
Diplomatic breakthrough or just words on paper? The delicate balance of refugee returns from West Africa The signing of three landmark tripartite agreements in Lomé marks a pivotal moment—not in ending the Burkina Faso refugee […]
From port to prosperity: the economic ripple effect reshaping Benin’s future The Port of Cotonou isn’t just a gateway—it’s becoming Africa’s silent economic catalyst. With a surge in infrastructure upgrades backed by the European Union […]
On August 21, 2026, a wave of terror swept through Niger as nearly 500 worshippers were abducted moments after Friday prayers. Armed assailants surrounded multiple mosques, sealed exits, and marched hundreds of civilians—including elders, adults, […]
The 2025 inauguration and the consequences it set in motion When Burkina Faso unveiled the mausoleum of Thomas Sankara and his twelve companions on 17 May 2025, the ceremony was designed to project far beyond […]
A contested legacy in Ouagadougou In Burkina Faso, the figure of Thomas Sankara has long ceased to be a mere historical reference. It now occupies a central place in the political narrative of the transitional […]
Gabon now has a clearer picture of its public debt. Following an audit commissioned by the state and finalised as of 31 December 2025, the consolidated stock has been set at 9,524.643 billion CFA francs, […]
Digitalisation du foncier au Gabon : le Ministre de l’Économie rejoint le protocole avec SNEDAI GROUPE par · 15 septembre 2026 éorte sur la mise en place d’un système foncier et cadastral entièrement informatisé, sécurisé […]
Benin’s classrooms came alive again on Monday, 14 September 2026, as the official school year began across the country. From urban centres to rural communities, pupils and teachers returned to their schools, restoring the familiar […]
A high-stakes industrial bet with pension money TEXFORCES-BF, the flagship textile project presented as a cornerstone of Burkina Faso’s economic sovereignty and industrial drive, has generated considerable official enthusiasm. Yet beneath the optimistic rhetoric, the […]
Official speeches in Niger often celebrate a break from foreign influence and a new era of economic freedom. Yet the hard numbers tell a different story. The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) has […]
A diplomatic reset in Bamako Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Grine arrived in Bamako this Monday for an official visit, standing shoulder to shoulder with Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goïta. The encounter was staged as […]