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As Mali’s military leadership downplayed the severity of the Dioura confrontation with a dismissive “nothing happened there,” the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) delivered a decisive…
The Cotonou breakthrough: Mobilizing domestic savings for economic independence The 2026 edition of the Regional Shareholding Expo in Cotonou marked a decisive turning point for West Africa’s financial future. Against…
In the ever-shifting sands of Niger’s political landscape, a dangerous new precedent has taken root. Since the July 2023 military takeover led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, the once-untouchable concept of…
A decisive shift at the helm of Libreville’s prosecution Libreville is witnessing a defining moment for its judicial system. On September 16, 2026, in Port-Gentil, the High Council of the…
In a bold leap forward, Benin and Spain are rewriting the rules of international cooperation through a historic cultural alliance. Far beyond traditional diplomacy, this partnership leverages art, heritage, and…
From coup-maker to coup-fearing: Tiani’s dramatic power consolidation When a leader who seized power through a military takeover begins to fear being overthrown in turn, a dangerous cycle begins. In…
In Niger’s corridors of power, a high-stakes showdown is unfolding over a security fund that transcends its military purpose. At the epicenter of this battle lies the Command of Protection…
What was presented as a unified front among Mali’s media industry leaders during recent negotiations now rings hollow in the face of persistent internal fractures. Behind the carefully staged show…
The General Abdourahamane Tiani regime in Niamey is no longer focusing solely on internal stability. A subtle but decisive shift is underway, with Niger positioning itself as a key player…
Breaking ground: Benin and Cuba launch a new era of economic cooperation The Republic of Benin and the Republic of Cuba have just crossed a decisive milestone in their decades-long…
One year on: the arrest that reshaped Togo’s political landscape The calendar doesn’t lie. Exactly one year ago, on September 17, 2025, Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé—former Defense Minister—was taken into custody…
A decree, a militia and a question of state: who holds Niger’s defense purse? A signed decree. Potentially billions of francs in play. A new defense architecture. A reshuffling of…