The annals of authoritarian regimes are marked by a paradox as old as power itself: the tools of repression, designed to silence opponents, often end up consuming those who once wielded them. Burkina Faso now exemplifies this dynamic under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership. Over the months, a wave of arbitraryContinue Reading
Three years after General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power in Niamey, the initial promises of restored security, national sovereignty, and improved living standards remain largely unfulfilled. What was intended as a decisive break with past governance has instead left Niger grappling with a deepening web of crises—security, economic, diplomatic, and social—thatContinue Reading
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 media platforms and parroted by the regime’s supporters, suggests that the nation is funding major infrastructure projects—road rehabilitation, equipment acquisition,Continue Reading
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. Yet recent accusations of sexual violence against members of the women’s national football team—allegedly occurring during a military-organized training camp—haveContinue Reading
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 than in the intricate relationship between Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal — a triangle where geography, sovereignty and strategic interests intersect.Continue Reading
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 argues that Maurice Kamto’s prospects for victory in 2018—and likely in the upcoming vote—were inherently slim. In a sharp analysis,Continue Reading
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 official travels of Colonel Assimi Goïta and other high-ranking officials of the transitional government. Officials framed the acquisition as aContinue Reading
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 stratégies militaires africaines. Dans un chapitre publié dans le Rapport annuel sur la géopolitique de l’Afrique (RAGA 2026), la chercheuseContinue Reading
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 swift resolution to the Niger–Bénin border crisis had begun to resurface. The joint deliberations had signaled a potential thaw inContinue Reading
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 of national sovereignty. This diplomatic repositioning has become central to the transitional government’s political narrative, positioning itself as a sovereignContinue Reading
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 “memory attire” for commemorating key decolonization milestones serves as a stark example. Marketed as a hallmark of restored sovereignty andContinue Reading
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 stance, urging workers to report violations to the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) while warning employers of severe penalties forContinue Reading