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As central Mali continues its descent into a maelstrom of unbridled violence, the recent statement by the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) following the attacks on Ningari and Sarédina highlights …
Massacre in Bandiagara: Mali’s human rights commission demands state accountability Read More
A quiet but intense strategic rivalry is unfolding in northern Togo. In security circles, it is understood that over 300 operatives from the Russian Africa Corps the structure established by …
West African geopolitical shifts draw Russian and Turkish security actors into Togo Read More
Under the leadership of Tiani, the Nigerien armed forces have undergone a profound transformation, shifting from an institution dedicated to national defense to an instrument of political control. By prioritizing …
How internal fractures in the Nigerien army threaten Sahelian regional security Read More
Running an economy without sufficiently detailed, regular, and accessible data is like making decisions with reduced visibility. In Gabon, the publication of economic indicators by specialised agencies does allow for …
Gabon’s economy: the challenge of steering without reliable public data Read More
As debates intensify over financial resource management and economic sovereignty, this analysis sheds crucial light on upcoming decisions. The recent approval of a significant loan from the International Monetary Fund …
Fmi loan and Sonko’s plans under scrutiny Read More
In Niamey, the apparent calm following the events of August 29 may be masking deeper tensions. Behind the official statements of control and the assurances from the authorities, a pressing …
Niger’s general Tiani faces fallout with special forces after Russian intervention Read More
A sense of quiet has returned to Niamey this Monday, August 31st. Yet, beneath the re-established calm in the streets, a palpable tension lingers across the Nigerien capital following a …
Niamey’s fragile peace: military discontent persists in Niger’s barracks Read More
The dramatic events of Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Niamey cannot be dismissed by official pronouncements or reinterpreted as mere “revolutionary impatience” among the troops. The calculated assault carried out …
Niger: an internal mutiny challenges Tiani’s regime as military cohesion fractures Read More
Reports of gunfire and agitated movements near Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport have cast a revealing light on the evolving security landscape. Information indicates that Russian elements of the Africa Corps …
Niamey airport incident: scrutinizing the Sahara’s new security paradigm Read More
An official declaration from Russian diplomatic channels in Ouagadougou confirmed the delivery of over 500 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Burkina Faso, valued at approximately 942,500 US dollars. This consignment …
Burkina Faso’s alliances: weighing food aid against mineral wealth Read More
Togo’s authorities have declared a fresh objective: to transform the land sector into a potent engine for economic growth, following six decades marked by often chaotic land management. While this …
Togo’s land reform: navigating obstacles to equitable development Read More
Burkina Faso is grappling with an escalating security emergency that threatens to destabilise the nation, while the government’s communication tactics are increasingly met with public doubt. On August 19, the …
Burkina Faso’s security crisis: JNIM’s advances test Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership Read More