A journalist has not been seen in public for weeks. A head of state has likewise withdrawn from view. Between these two absences, one question is steadily gaining ground in Niamey: what is genuinely happening at the highest level of the Nigerien state? Since 31 August, Moussa Kaka has givenContinue Reading
Depuis qu’une tentative de coup d’État a été annoncée comme déjouée, le pouvoir nigérien semble fonctionner dans un état de vigilance permanent. Derrière les remaniements en cascade au sein de la hiérarchie militaire, une interrogation demeure : la junte consolide-t-elle son autorité ou s’efforce-t-elle de contenir une crise qui menaceContinue Reading
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 the deep-seated flaws in the transitional government’s security approach. The grim pattern has become all too familiar: villages assaulted, defenselessContinue Reading
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 Moscow to succeed the Wagner Group are currently active within the country. At the same time, Turkey is expanding itsContinue Reading
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 personal allegiance over professional merit, the leadership in Niamey has dismantled the internal balance that previously maintained military unity. ThisContinue Reading
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 tracking certain sectoral trends, but it does not always meet the analytical needs of businesses, investors, researchers, and citizens. BetweenContinue Reading
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 to Senegal has sparked widespread discussion, particularly regarding the ambitious projects championed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This development comesContinue Reading
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 question is becoming harder to ignore: is Niger’s military command structure still as unified as it claims to be? AppearancesContinue Reading
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 weekend of extraordinary intensity, marked by explosions and automatic weapon fire. The confrontations, which erupted on Friday night into SaturdayContinue Reading
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 by military personnel against Air Base 101 and several other critical installations within the capital signifies a particularly severe disruptionContinue Reading
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 are reportedly engaged in urgent negotiations with Nigerien military personnel controlling the site, seeking an immediate exit. Should these accountsContinue Reading
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 notably included 462 tonnes of yellow split peas and 93.84 tonnes of sunflower oil. The gesture was presented as aContinue Reading