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Behind the scenes of Mali’s customs reshuffle: a battle between reform and power shifts In a country where national revenue hinges on efficient border control, the Direction Générale des Douanes …
Inside look at Mali customs shake-up: loyalty vs competence Read More
From trusted ally to confined technocrat: the shifting fortunes of Niger’s transition prime minister In the shadow of Niger’s military-led transition, the line between trusted collaborator and suspected dissident has …
Civilian leadership under Niger’s military rule: the precarious position of ali mahamane lamine zeine Read More
Symbol over substance in Togolese-Burkinabe relations The recent elevation of Togo’s Foreign Minister to the rank of Commander of the Order of the Stallion—the highest honorific distinction in Burkina Faso—has …
Togo and Burkina Faso: a superficial diplomatic bond Read More
While disinflation gains traction across Cameroon, the national average conceals a profoundly uneven price landscape. Our analysis of the National Institute of Statistics (INS) report on inflation trends for May …
Cameroon’s inflation landscape: regional disparities persist despite national slowdown Read More
The Alliance of Sahel States at a crossroads: military failure meets ideological shift The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), launched amid great fanfare two years ago, now faces a stark …
The AES and its crisis of power: how JNIM reshapes the Sahel Read More
In Cameroon, political news isn’t just about headlines—it’s about separating truth from noise in a landscape where politics plays out in both institutions and narratives. A media review isn’t just …
Decoding political news in Cameroon media landscape Read More
Reports from northern Mali on Saturday, July 4, 2026, indicate a significant military escalation surrounding Anefis, a strategically vital locality situated along the crucial axis connecting Gao to Kidal. The …
Mali faces dual security challenges as anefis falls and kéniéroba prison attacked Read More
A significant shift in Burkina Faso’s strategic alliances has been cemented by a recent government decree. The transitional administration, following a Council of Ministers meeting, mandated the introduction of Russian …
Burkina Faso introduces russian language in schools, sparking sovereignty debate Read More
The political environment in Burkina Faso remains a focal point of discussion, particularly concerning the operational intricacies of its most sensitive decision-making bodies. In recent weeks, the extended non-appearance of …
Burkina Faso: commander yabré’s prolonged absence prompts scrutiny of governance Read MoreWith an active portfolio exceeding 622.8 billion FCFA distributed across 51 projects, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) stands as Cameroon’s foremost bilateral financial partner. However, a detailed examination of …
AFD’s 622.8 billion FCFA allocation in Cameroon: a sectoral analysis Read More
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a direct appeal to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, urging them to reverse their decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute. This foundational …
The hague urges Sahel nations to reconsider rome statute withdrawal Read More
A recent announcement by a Burkinabè movement regarding the establishment of an “embassy to welcome extraterrestrials” has ignited a wave of reactions across the country. The proposal, which aims to …
Burkina Faso: controversial proposal for extraterrestrial embassy sparks national debate Read More