Togo: between cartographic symbolism and crumbling schools
Refining a geographic map will never replace solid walls. By highlighting the adoption of a map respecting the true area of the African continent, the Togolese authorities have executed a…
Bénin et Émirats arabes unis renforcent leur coopération militaire et sécuritaire
Les liens entre le Bénin et les Émirats arabes unis se resserrent dans les domaines de la défense et de la sécurité. Le nouvel ambassadeur émirati, Hazza Mohamed Alqahtani, récemment…
Is Niger really sovereign while begging for un aid?
Since the military takeover in July 2023, the junta in Niger has built a lucrative political brand: sovereignty as a show. With martial declarations, a dramatic break from the Francophonie,…
Can Mali survive a year of fuel blockade?
Since September 2025, the JNIM’s fuel convoy blockade has turned Mali’s supply routes into actual frontline zones. In Bamako and other cities, shortages have driven transport costs up, disrupted electricity…
What Does the New Prime Minister’s Policy Address Mean for Senegal’s Future?
In a special session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo delivered his General Policy Statement (DPG) as required by Article 55…
What caused the devastating blaze at the Kpalimé Château market?
A major fire swept through the Château market in Kpalimé, located within the Kloto 1 municipality, during the night of Sunday, September 6 to Monday, September 7, 2026. While the…
Togo’s geopolitical tightrope: balancing foreign security partnerships
Togo’s northern borderlands are emerging as a discreet yet high-stakes theatre of geopolitical competition, according to multiple security sources. Over 300 operatives linked to Russia’s African Corps the successor to…
Will Al Aminou Lô keep the same course for the Sénégal 2050 strategy?
Addressing the National Assembly, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô sought to clear up any doubts regarding a potential shift in public policy since taking office. His message to the…
Why did Togo spend 2 million dollars on a symbolic diplomatic campaign?
While ordinary Togolese citizens navigate a suffocating economic downturn and skyrocketing living costs, the government’s lavish international spending is sparking deep resentment. Private analyses of sovereignty budgets and foreign influence…
Can Arsenal silence the San Paolo and hand Napoli a European reality check?
The wait is over for European football fans as SSC Napoli prepare to lock horns with Arsenal in the opening round of the UEFA Champions League league phase. This Wednesday…
Can the new Boeing 737-800 propel Air Sénégal to new heights?
In a significant move to strengthen its national fleet and bolster aviation sovereignty, Air Sénégal officially welcomed a brand-new Boeing 737-800 on September 7, 2026, in Dakar. This latest addition,…
Why is Mali silencing the journalists who report on Kidal?
Bamako — The military junta in Mali has taken another aggressive step to silence independent reporting by dragging journalist Abdrahamane Keïta before the specialized cybercrime unit. His offense? Delivering a…