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Captain Ibrahim Traoré and Burkina Faso’s military leadership have repeatedly championed a bold economic slogan: “Y’a pas crédit dedans,” or “there’s no credit in it.” This phrase, echoed across social …
Breaking the myth of self-financing: Burkina Faso’s debt dilemma Read More
Patriotic initiatives overshadowed by serious allegations The Burkina Faso government, under Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has intensified its militarization of public life under the banner of national re-foundation and civic discipline. …
Burkina Faso faces scrutiny over military-led patriotic programs after abuse allegations Read More
The geopolitical chessboard of Northwest Africa is often reduced to a few high-profile players, yet the true contours of regional power dynamics are far more nuanced. Nowhere is this clearer …
Mapping the power dynamics between Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal Read More
As Cameroon gears up for the 2027 elections, economist Serge Alain Godong dissects the country’s political landscape with unfiltered clarity. By applying the game theory and the prisoner’s dilemma, he …
Cameroon’s 2027 elections: why Maurice Kamto faces an uphill battle Read More
The Malian public was presented this week with a striking contrast between official priorities and ground realities. State television broadcasted the unveiling of a brand-new Boeing 737 destined for the …
Mali’s new presidential jet sparks debate amid security crisis Read More
Publié le 30 Jul 2026 – 10:55 L’AFRIQUE À L’HEURE DE LA “DRONISATION” Entre quête de souveraineté et nouvelles dépendances Les drones s’imposent désormais comme des outils incontournables des …
L’AFRIQUE À L’HEURE DE LA “DRONISATION” : Entre quête de souveraineté et nouvelles dépendances Read More
Diplomatic stagnation amidst unresolved tensions Nearly two months after Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Niamey and five weeks following technical discussions between experts from both nations, hopes for a …
Niger and Bénin border closure: a political lever with mounting costs Read More
The administration led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has prioritized a strategic pivot away from traditional Western allies toward new partnerships, most notably with Russia, framing this realignment as a restoration …
Niger’s diplomatic shift amid ongoing security challenges Read More
Nationalist symbolism struggles to mask deepening security crisis The line between political posturing and ground-level reality in Burkina Faso appears increasingly blurred. The military junta’s recent decision to introduce a …
Burkina Faso faces twin challenges of rising nationalism and security collapse Read More
Despite the official establishment of the Guaranteed Interprofessional Minimum Wage (SMIG) at 52,000 FCFA in Benin, numerous businesses continue to underpay their employees. In response, the government is intensifying its …
Benin tightens enforcement of minimum wage amid persistent violations Read More
The struggle for press freedom in Burkina Faso has evolved beyond newsrooms and streets, now unfolding through clicks and orchestrated harassment campaigns on social media platforms. The rise of the …
Burkina Faso’s digital repression: how social media silences dissent Read More
Throughout history, military leaders who ascend to power often encounter a persistent pitfall: the conflation of rhetorical power with ground-level reality. The silence of a population—often born from fear or …
The growing isolation of Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Read More