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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
The decision to sever diplomatic ties between Burkina Faso and France is now manifesting tangible effects, extending beyond inter-state relations to profoundly influence the daily existence of numerous Burkinabè individuals. …
The human toll: Burkina Faso’s diplomatic break with France impacts daily lives Read More
Despite regime changes and radical geopolitical shifts, Niamey remains caught in a grinding war of attrition. From Mahamadou Issoufou’s Western alliance strategy to Abdourahamane Tiani’s sovereignist break, the harsh truth …
Niger trapped in an endless war cycle Read More
The onset of each rainy season in Togo invariably brings a familiar pattern of challenges. Thoroughfares become impassable, residential districts are inundated, homes are swamped by floodwaters, and households are …
Togo’s persistent challenges amidst the rainy season and calls for change Read More