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In the shifting sands of Niger’s transitional military regime, the line between trusted ally and potential threat can blur with alarming speed. The recent whispers swirling around Prime Minister Ali…
The recent elevation of Togo’s Foreign Minister to the rank of Commander of the Order of the Stallion—the highest honorific distinction in Burkina Faso—has been heralded by official channels as…
How can a nation anticipate the repercussions of falling oil prices, accelerating inflation, or a surge in public debt before these factors destabilize state finances? This critical question is at…
Two years after the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) was established with great fanfare, its grand promises are crumbling under the weight of harsh reality. The sovereignist rhetoric and fiery…
In Cameroon, the political information landscape is far from straightforward. We often see unverified announcements of government reshuffles, WhatsApp rumors about candidacies gaining traction, statements taken out of context, and…
Reports emerging from northern Mali on Saturday, July 4, 2026, detail a significant military escalation around Anefis, a strategically vital town situated on the principal route connecting Gao to Kidal.…
Economy why the fight against high prices won’t succeed in supermarkets alone By Editor-in-Chief July 3, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, July 3, 2026 — For years, the struggle against…
The government decides to introduce russian in the curriculum as a new diplomatic alliance forms In a move that underscores a significant shift in Burkina Faso’s strategic partnerships, the transitional…
The political landscape in Burkina Faso remains under close scrutiny, particularly concerning the inner workings of its most critical decision-making circles. In recent weeks, the prolonged absence of Commander Oumarou…
The International Criminal Court Appeals to Three Sahel Nations to Reconsider Exit from the Rome Statute The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a formal appeal to Burkina Faso, Mali,…
According to Jean Rodrigue Atemengue, in a country where a long-awaited government reshuffle remains stalled for months, public discourse should not be held hostage by a ball. Camerounians must face…
A local movement in Burkina Faso has sparked intense public debate after suggesting the establishment of an “embassy for extraterrestrials” as a means to bolster national sovereignty. The proposal, which…