Niger’s power shift: Tiani’s drastic response to internal coup threat exposes regime’s fragility
From coup-maker to coup-fearing: Tiani’s dramatic power consolidation When a leader who seized power through a military takeover begins to fear being overthrown in turn, a dangerous cycle begins. In…
Niger’s turning point: How the 1.8 billion FCFA monthly fund reshapes the power struggle
In Niger’s corridors of power, a high-stakes showdown is unfolding over a security fund that transcends its military purpose. At the epicenter of this battle lies the Command of Protection…
Mali media reforms: how a decade of infighting set the stage for forced change
What was presented as a unified front among Mali’s media industry leaders during recent negotiations now rings hollow in the face of persistent internal fractures. Behind the carefully staged show…
Niger’s strategic pivot: how Niamey is reshaping Libya’s power dynamics
The General Abdourahamane Tiani regime in Niamey is no longer focusing solely on internal stability. A subtle but decisive shift is underway, with Niger positioning itself as a key player…
Benin and Cuba accelerate historic economic alliance with bold new initiatives
Breaking ground: Benin and Cuba launch a new era of economic cooperation The Republic of Benin and the Republic of Cuba have just crossed a decisive milestone in their decades-long…
Togo’s shifting power play: one year after Marguerite Gnakadé’s arrest, what the silence reveals
One year on: the arrest that reshaped Togo’s political landscape The calendar doesn’t lie. Exactly one year ago, on September 17, 2025, Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé—former Defense Minister—was taken into custody…
Who really controls Niger’s defense money? The CFPD, Domol Leydi and a 1.8 billion FCFA question
A decree, a militia and a question of state: who holds Niger’s defense purse? A signed decree. Potentially billions of francs in play. A new defense architecture. A reshuffling of…
Baudelaire Ndong Ella’s Washington posting marks Gabon’s decisive diplomatic shift
Gabon’s new ambassador to the United States, Baudelaire Ndong Ella, formally assumed his duties in Washington last Tuesday, presenting his credentials to President Donald Trump at a White House ceremony.…
Can Mali truly break free from Russia if Washington returns?
For years, the narrative was straightforward: after expelling France and European forces, Mali chose Russia. Under General Assimi Goïta, Bamako made Moscow its primary security partner, welcoming Wagner fighters and…
Uranium in Niger: Can Dasa’s rise secure the country’s mining future as SOMAÏR collapses?
Why does the Dasa project now overshadow Niger’s historic uranium mines? Niger’s uranium sector is undergoing a dramatic realignment. A $414 million American investment in the Dasa project stands in…
Mali drone strikes: who is accountable when 731 civilians are killed in three years?
What happens when a weapon sold as precise ends up killing hundreds of civilians? In Mali, that question has become impossible to ignore. According to an investigation by Jeune Afrique…
Can Benin’s new engineering master finally break its dependence on foreign expertise?
Benin’s higher education landscape has just crossed a significant threshold. On September 15, 2026, the Sèmè City Institute of Technology (SCITI) and the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) formalized a…