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Strategic audits of critical national institutions often reveal more than meets the eye. When Gildas Habib Bignon Agonkan, Benin’s delegate minister of national defense, arrived at the École aéronautique militaire…
As Guinea-Bissau approaches its self-imposed deadline of December 6, 2026, the junta faces an existential question: can it fulfill its pledge to return power to civilians amid growing uncertainty over…
Can Russian military support alone restore stability to Mali? The October 10, 2026 drone attack on Malian and Africa Corps positions in Soumpi, near Tombouctou, has reignited a critical debate.…
The violent clashes that erupted in the Sahel on October 9, 2026, between the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Sahel (ISIS-S) have…
Why Benin’s latest health staffing move could be a game-changer The Ministry of Health has just confirmed what could be a pivotal moment for the nation’s healthcare delivery. After a…
Why Berlin 2027 could hinge on what’s decided now with 15 million euros The question isn’t just about the 15 million euros pledged by Germany to Benin during high-stakes bilateral…
The FMI agreement: a strategic necessity or a veiled surrender? As Niger’s transitional authorities promote the “national sovereignty” narrative and pledge to reject foreign influence, the nation’s fiscal realities have…
When oil spills threaten the future: Diffa’s unfolding environmental crisis The quiet transformation of Diffa’s landscape into a dark, oily stain has raised urgent questions in Niger. For nearly a…
As Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré consolidates his power, his administration’s vocal rejection of France and embrace of Russia have sparked intense debate about the country’s path toward…
The arrest of one of Côte d’Ivoire’s top social media personalities has thrown the country’s real estate sector into turmoil—and raised urgent questions about trust, celebrity influence, and investor protection…
With the expulsion of two Nigerien intelligence officers from Paris, the question now looms large: can France and Niger still salvage any diplomatic foothold after successive confrontations? The move marks…