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The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) continues to establish its governing bodies. In Ouagadougou, the speakers of parliament from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger met with the confederation’s president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to receive directives […]
Togo’s road sector restructuring: a strategic move or a financial labyrinth? The recent announcement following the Council of Ministers regarding the establishment of AGEROUTE (Road Works and Management Agency) and SONAFIR (National Road Financing Company) […]
A recent video documenting the June 17, 2026, assault on the Inates military base in western Niger has brought renewed attention to the volatile security situation in the Tillabéry region. The footage, circulated by armed […]
The tension between sovereignist rhetoric and private reality in Burkina Faso For over two years, the political atmosphere in Burkina Faso has been defined by a sharp departure from traditional alliances. Under the leadership of […]
Il y a exactement un an, le 26 juin 2025, le Togo a été marqué par l’un des épisodes les plus tragiques des manifestations qui ont secoué le pays. Ce jour-là, Jacques Koami Koutoglo, un […]
Insecurity continues to edge perilously toward the Nigerien capital. On 26 June 2026, the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) released a video in the Zarma language in which its spokesman, Abdulmajid al-Ansari, delivered […]
In a decisive move that reshapes the geopolitical landscape of West Africa, Burkina Faso has officially announced the termination of its diplomatic relations with France. This significant shift, declared on June 26, 2026, stems from […]
The recent publication by Minister Atanga Nji, titled “Comprendre le sens de mon combat permanent pour le respect de la légalité républicaine,” serves as a multifaceted exploration of power, regime stability, and a profound tribute […]
While global industrial powers engage in a strategic race to secure critical mineral supplies, a more fundamental shift is taking place within producer nations. Gabon is now leading a movement centered on local value creation […]
A return to pragmatic relations in West Africa In recent weeks, a series of diplomatic maneuvers has emerged across West Africa, aimed at rebuilding bridges between ECOWAS member states and the Alliance of Sahel States […]
The Association of Nigerien Students in Russia (AENR) has confirmed the death of Adamou Abdoulaye Ismaël, who had been missing for several months. In June 2025, the organisation issued a search notice for two of […]
In the capital of Burkina Faso, the simple act of enjoying a beverage after a day of work has become an increasingly difficult endeavor. For several months, retail shelves in Ouagadougou have been depleting rapidly, […]