Escalation in Bamako after JNIM threat video
In a rapidly deteriorating security landscape, the dissemination of a new video by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening of June 11, 2026, has intensified…
Looming strike at Lomé’s autonomous port threatens regional trade
The economic heartbeat of Togo is facing a critical juncture. Representatives of the Autonomous Port of Lomé (PAL) have issued a formal three-day strike notice, scheduled from June 25 to…
Mali rebel offensive relies on libyan-Niger corridor for Kidal campaign
The recent military campaign launched by Tuareg rebels in Northern Mali has revealed a sophisticated logistical network spanning Libya, Niger, and Mali, with Southern Libya serving as a critical operational…
Benin’s asset-light governance: a strategic shift in public finance
In a region where state-owned presidential aircraft often symbolize sovereignty and prestige, the Republic of Benin has adopted a radical departure from convention. By embracing the asset-light model, the government…
Bénin and Mali strengthen ties with new bilateral cooperation agreement in Bamako
In a landmark diplomatic engagement, the President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, undertook an official working visit to Bamako on June 9, 2026. The visit, hosted by Mali’s…
Burkina Faso’s public administration adopts ‘camarade’ as official term of address
A fundamental shift in official communication A new milestone has been reached in the ideological restructuring of Burkina Faso. As of June 1st, an official directive has mandated that all…
Benin’s landmark budget for 2026: a strategic pivot towards human-centric development
The Beninese government has formally sanctioned an unprecedented revised budget for the year 2026. Underpinned by the strategic vision of the new Head of State, Romuald Wadagni, this significant budgetary…
Burkina Faso achieves historic milestone with 151.5 billion FCFA raised through Diaspora Bond
Burkina Faso has reached a monumental turning point in its quest for financial independence. The inaugural phase of the Diaspora Bond, which was initiated on May 6, 2026, and concluded…
French military return to Chad: is Mahamat Idriss Déby risking his sovereignty?
The arrival of several French military officers in N’Djamena since mid-April marks a significant turning point in the relationship between France and Chad. This quiet resumption of military cooperation occurs…
Mali under pressure as rebel and jihadist offensives reach the capital
The shifting landscape of the Malian conflict In Mali, a critical question now looms over the nation: who truly commands the territory, and what is the ultimate cost to the…
How Modeste Mopa Fatoing stood up to the tax mafia in Cameroun
In the complex landscape of public administration in Cameroun, Modeste Mopa Fatoing emerged as a figure of significant reform and controversy. During his tenure as the Director General of Taxes,…
Kobé-Kobé: Gabon’s massive industrial gamble to move beyond oil
With the commencement of works on the future Kobé-Kobé deep-water port, Gabon is embarking on one of the most transformative structural projects in its modern history. Linked to the Belinga…