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Despite radical shifts in governance and international partnerships, Niamey remains entangled in a grueling war of attrition. From the Western-aligned strategies of Mahamadou Issoufou to the nationalist pivot of Abdourahamane…
Gabon’s energy crisis: technicians finally have their say For too long, the conversation regarding Gabon’s persistent water and electricity shortages has focused primarily on the symptoms: recurring blackouts, dry taps,…
The return of the rainy season in Togo consistently highlights a recurring cycle of hardship for its citizens. Flooded thoroughfares, submerged residential areas, and homes invaded by rising waters have…
Western Sahara remains the final unresolved decolonization issue on the African continent. This territory, officially recognized by the UN as non-self-governing, has become a focal point where international law, regional…
In a decisive move to reshape its economic future, the government introduced its new National Strategy for the Enhancement of Sustainable Tourism and Crafts on June 29, 2026, in Libreville.…
La construction institutionnelle de la Confédération des États du Sahel (AES) s’accélère. À Ouagadougou, les présidents des assemblées législatives du Burkina Faso, du Mali et du Niger ont franchi une…
Internal documents from October 2008 offer a rare glimpse into the covert operations of Moroccan intelligence and diplomacy. Confidential letters sent from the Moroccan embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, detail a…
The recent announcement during the Council of Ministers regarding the birth of AGEROUTE (Agence des travaux et de gestion des routes) and SONAFIR (Société nationale de financement routier) was presented…
Strategic assault on Inates base revealed in new footage In the “three borders” zone of western Niger, a recently released video provides a chilling look at the June 17, 2026,…
For more than two years, the political atmosphere in Burkina Faso has been defined by a sharp pivot away from traditional alliances. Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the…
Exactly one year has passed since the tragic events of June 26, 2025, a date that remains etched in the collective memory of Togo. On that day, the life of…
Le climat sécuritaire entourant la capitale du Niger connaît une dégradation préoccupante. À travers une séquence vidéo diffusée le 26 juin 2026, s’exprimant en langue zarma, le Groupe de soutien…