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Togo’s education ministry exposes and dismantles a decades-old sms-based results scheme For nearly two decades, Togo’s education system operated a covert revenue stream siphoning funds from vulnerable households through a…
The Republic of Togo stands out in Africa for a dubious distinction: it has hosted the continent’s longest-running political dynasty. For 38 years, Gnassingbé Eyadéma governed with an iron fist,…
The announcement of a mass eviction affecting 26,000 individuals in Niamey has ignited widespread outrage among civil society groups. By executing this sweeping operation without any accompanying measures or resettlement…
The Burkina Faso transition government under Captain Ibrahim Traoré has reached a critical juncture. Once hailed by supporters as a reformist leader, the military head of state now governs with…
Thaïs Brouck Macro-economy specialist Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana: which West African giant leads in economic growth? The latest projections from the International Monetary Fund reveal a shifting balance of power…
In the confines of a high-security cell in Pretoria, Kemi Seba continues to shape his political narrative. His latest public statement, disseminated through official channels, reasserts his unwavering commitment to…
The presidential palace in Niamey staged a display of customary diplomatic protocol. General Abdourahmane Tiani, Head of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, received the Ambassador of…
The highly anticipated Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to deliver a thrilling clash of styles. As the football world gears up for this blockbuster…
Arsenal enters the Champions League final with the momentum of an unbeaten season behind them. Under Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have evolved into a tactical powerhouse, blending relentless pressing with…
Advanced military hardware alone cannot secure victory for the Malian state. Despite substantial investments in cutting-edge weaponry, the conflict in northern Mali—particularly around Kidal—exposes a critical weakness: an undereducated command…
The fractured geopolitical landscape of West Africa has taken a new turn as Niger’s transitional authorities implement controversial trade measures that are reshaping regional economic dynamics. While commercial borders with…
The recent political turbulence in Senegal has left many wondering about the ramifications of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision to dismiss Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. With the Pastef party, led…