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The recent diplomatic moves by the European Union and the United States in the Sahel region signal a potential recalibration of their strategies. While relations remain strained, subtle shifts in…
1,1 milliard d’euros pour le Niger, Burkina et la RDC : le plan sanitaire des USA pour l’Afrique poursuit sa vague d’adhésion Muriel EDJO, Agence Ecofin Ces conventions visent le…
The Nigerien government’s recent agreement with the United States has sparked intense debate: is it a bold step toward strengthening healthcare systems or an opening for new discussions about digital…
Tchad-Soudan border shutdown sparks tensions in N’Djamena
The escalating conflict in Sudan has now spilled over into neighboring Chad, prompting N’Djamena to take decisive action. On February 23, Chadian authorities announced an immediate and indefinite closure of…
Burkina Faso’s military junta dismantles political opposition under restructuring plan By the end of January 2026, Burkina Faso’s political landscape had undergone a drastic transformation. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim…
The high-level dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the European Union took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, under the leadership of H.E. Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Diaye…
Geopolitical shifts in the Sahel are unfolding quietly but decisively. As European military presences have receded in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russia has expanded its influence through proxy…
corruptionAfrique Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs Sandrine Blanchard | Alexa Meyer 10/02/202610 février 2026 Transparency International publie son nouvel Indice de perception de la corruption, qui évalue…
Click to expand Image An aerial attack likely carried out by a Nigerien military drone resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including four children, at a busy…
US shifts strategic priorities in the Sahel The visit this week by Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals a renewed engagement by…
Click to expand Image Leaders across several West African nations have significantly increased their suppression of civil liberties while consolidating their hold on power throughout 2025, according to the World…