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La question mérite d’être posée sans détour : combien de temps le pouvoir militaire de Bamako pourra-t-il maintenir un récit officiel que les faits contredisent chaque jour un peu plus ? Alors que le chef […]
Can West Africa’s dormant savings finally be turned into the engine of its own financial sovereignty, or will the region remain dependent on external capital? That was the urgent question hanging over Cotonou on 17 […]
In Niger, nationality has become a privilege that can be revoked at the whim of the ruler. Since the military takeover by the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) in July 2023, […]
Politics Can Alain-Georges Moukoko’s green justice background redefine Libreville’s prosecutor’s office? By Editorial Team September 18, 2026 108 No comment Libreville, Friday, September 18, 2026 – The prosecutor’s office in Libreville is undergoing a major […]
What if the most decisive instrument in international relations is not a trade agreement or a security pact, but a shared passion for art, heritage and creativity? That is the question Benin and the Kingdom […]
When the man who took control through a coup begins to fear being toppled himself, the entire logic of power shifts. In Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani is living that paradox in real time. A decree […]
At the highest levels of Niger’s government, a fierce struggle is unfolding around a military program whose stakes go far beyond security. The core of the dispute involves the Commandement des Forces de Protection et […]
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 […]