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The official rhetoric from Captain Ibrahim Traoré has repeatedly condemned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), portraying the regional bloc as a puppet of Western powers. Yet, beneath…
The political landscape in Chad, under the leadership of Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, frequently sparks debate regarding his true alignment: is he a genuine sovereignist, committed to asserting Chad’s independence…
Military losses highlight struggles of Niger’s ruling junta The latest double ambush in northern Niger, claimed by the Movement for Justice and People’s Liberation (MPLJ), has left at least 15…
An unsettling scene has emerged near Ouagadougou, where over forty Burkinabè journalists recently completed a so-called ‘patriotism training’ program. While framed as civic engagement, this initiative masks a deeper agenda:…
Financing Terror: The Unseen Impact of a Massive Ransom Payment A staggering $50 million ransom, paid in late 2025 to secure the release of foreign hostages in Mali, has become…
In Mali, rising frustration over mobile data costs is putting pressure on regulators, consumers and policymakers alike. A stark price gap with neighboring Sénégal reveals how tariffs can shape digital…
Tchad Chad’s reconciliation mirage: how presidential grace becomes a political lever — 3 min read Share The recent address by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, delivered during Chad’s Independence Day…
How the Bénin Senate will make decisions: a breakdown of five key instruments The newly adopted internal regulations of the Bénin Senate, ratified in Porto-Novo on July 30, 2026, outline…
The official inauguration of the Republic of Bénin’s inaugural Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by the election of former President Patrice Talon to its presidency on August 6, marks…
Beneath the recurring diplomatic spats over migration, territorial disputes, and security cooperation, a quieter yet critical aspect defines the Morocco-Spain relationship: energy dependency. While Rabat asserts its geopolitical claims over…
President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire recently affirmed the nation’s unwavering development trajectory, highlighting its remarkably dynamic economy. Speaking on the eve of Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th independence anniversary, during his…
When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power in Niger on July 26, 2023, his justification rested on three central pledges: reclaiming national sovereignty, eradicating terrorism, and ending foreign interference in domestic…