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Concerns over health of detained political figure The case of Guy Hervé Kam continues to be a subject of significant concern within Burkina Faso. A lawyer, co-founder of the Balai Citoyen civic movement, and president […]
A Region in Peril Lacking a Coherent Defense The Sahel-Saharan belt has unmistakably emerged as the world’s primary battleground for global jihadism. Stretching from western Mali to the periphery of the Lake Chad basin, millions […]
De Bamako à Bangui, en passant par Niamey, les « Maisons russes » se sont imposées comme l’un des principaux instruments de la stratégie d’influence russe sur le continent africain. Officiellement dédiés à la coopération […]
Le Niger a officiellement engagé son processus de retrait de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI), une décision qui s’inscrit dans la dynamique de rupture engagée par les autorités militaires depuis leur arrivée au pouvoir en […]
Niger’s security crisis deepens despite military realignment with Russia Three years after the July 2023 coup d’état, Niger’s strategic pivot toward Russia has not yielded the anticipated security dividends. The military junta’s decision to sever […]
The Burkinabè transitional authorities, following a European Parliament resolution condemning the state of human rights and public freedoms in Burkina Faso, have opted for confrontation rather than dialogue by summoning the European Union’s representative to […]
The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to power has positioned him as a prominent figure in Africa’s sovereignist movement. Through aggressive communication strategies and a dominant presence on digital platforms, Burkinabè authorities are vigorously promoting […]
In Togo, the case of Marguerite Gnakadé has emerged as a stark illustration of the political pressures shaping the nation’s landscape. Once a prominent figure within the governing establishment, she served as Minister of Defense […]
The era of theatrical political maneuvering and rally slogans has definitively concluded. Our nation now confronts a moment of profound introspection. It is impossible to silently observe the economic, social, and reputational self-inflicted damage that […]
Unfulfilled promises and the tragic fate of Togo’s children The annual Day of the African Child, observed on June 16, serves as a poignant reminder of both progress and persistent challenges in safeguarding children’s rights […]
The events of spring 2026 represent more than a simple tactical setback; they signal the profound collapse of the political project championed by the Malian junta since 2021. Despite the regime’s defiant rhetoric, it is […]
Burkina Faso’s financial reality challenges self-reliance claims The signing of a new financing agreement between Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) in Baku symbolizes a critical moment for Burkina Faso’s […]