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Three years after the takeover: promises unmet in Niger When General Abdourahamane Tiani led the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, 2023, his justification rested on three foundational pledges: restoring national sovereignty, eradicating […]
In a dramatic turn of events, Marguerite Gnakadé, a former Togolese Defense Minister and once one of the most influential figures in the country’s political establishment, has resorted to a hunger strike from within her […]
From Spiritual Guidance to Political Leverage The Senegalese landscape, where secular governance coexists with deep-rooted Sufi traditions, is witnessing a fascinating intersection of faith and public policy. Political figures are increasingly invoking the legacy of […]
When communication becomes a shield against scrutiny The Burkinabè authorities appear to prioritize justifications over transparency when addressing criticism. During a public address on August 3rd at the flag-raising ceremony, Communication Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo […]
In a landmark decision, President Romuald Wadagni has extended clemency to an individual sentenced to two centuries of incarceration, signaling more than a mere act of grace. This move establishes a profound direction for his […]
The final days of July 2026 marked another tragic chapter in Niger’s escalating security crisis. On July 31, coordinated assaults attributed to the Islamic State in the Sahel (IS-Sahel) left at least 38 members of […]
From Supporters to Suspects: The Unfolding Paradox in Burkina Faso The annals of authoritarian regimes are filled with a recurring irony: tools of repression, crafted to silence adversaries, ultimately turn on those who once wielded […]
The Failed Security Promise On July 26, 2023, General Abdourahamane Tiani justified his coup against President Mohamed Bazoum by vowing to rescue Niger from an escalating security crisis. Yet three years later, the situation remains […]
The military-led government in Ouagadougou has championed a bold slogan to assert its economic independence: “Y’a pas crédit dedans”. Repeated endlessly across state media and social networks, this phrase declares that ambitious public projects—from road […]
Under the guise of patriotism, military discipline, and national renewal, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s regime in Burkina Faso continues to intensify the militarization of society. Grave allegations of sexual abuse, reportedly involving several members of the […]
The Sahara stretches between Morocco and Senegal, but it’s the vast expanse of Mauritania that truly shapes the geopolitical landscape of the region, as noted by journalist Ahmed Ould Bettar. When examining relations between Rabat […]
Ahead of Cameroon’s pivotal 2027 double elections, economist Serge Alain Godong delivers a forthright analysis of the nation’s political dynamics. Employing concepts from “game theory” and the “prisoner’s dilemma,” Godong elucidates why, in his view, […]