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 endures: the terrorist threat on the ground has not receded. Three presidents, two democratic transitions, one coup d’état—and a singleContinue Reading
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 left to manage the significant damage independently. For many Togolese citizens, these environmental calamities are no longer rare occurrences butContinue Reading
The National Forum on the Decarbonisation of Food Industries, held Monday in Rabat by the National Federation of Agri-Food (FENAGRI), marks a key step in building a low-carbon trajectory for a strategic sector of the national economy. Organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and theContinue Reading
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) continues to advance its institutional framework. In a meeting held in Ouagadougou, the parliamentary leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger were received by the Confederation’s president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to receive his directives ahead of the formal establishment of the confederal parliament. FollowingContinue Reading
The government’s recent announcement, made during a Council of Ministers meeting, regarding the establishment of AGEROUTE (Agency for Road Works and Management) and SONAFIR (National Road Financing Company) was executed with the meticulous precision typical of major state communication campaigns. While presented as a pivotal step towards modernizing the governanceContinue Reading
Armed extremist factions active within the “three borders” region have released footage they claim depicts the June 17, 2026 assault on the Inates military installation, situated in Niger’s western Tillabéry area. The visual content and accompanying statements indicate the operation commenced with a barrage of mortar fire directed at theContinue Reading
For over two years, Burkinabè authorities have intensified their hostile discourse towards France. Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Paris is frequently depicted as the embodiment of a colonial past from which Burkina Faso is determined to break free. Actions such as the expulsion of French forces, the denunciationContinue Reading
Precisely one year ago, on June 26, 2025, Togo was profoundly impacted by one of the most tragic incidents during the series of demonstrations that swept across the nation. On that fateful day, Jacques Koami Koutoglo, a young adolescent merely 15 years old, lost his life under circumstances that continueContinue Reading
The security situation in Niger continues to deteriorate, with threats now extending alarmingly close to the capital. On June 26, 2026, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) disseminated a video message in the Zarma language, delivered by its spokesperson, Abdulmajid al-Ansari, conveying a deeply unsettling warningContinue Reading
On June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso announced the termination of its diplomatic relations with France. Authorities in Ouagadougou justified this significant decision by leveling accusations of “neocolonialism,” alleged attempts at interference, and purported support for networks deemed capable of destabilizing the nation. While this declaration marks a further deterioration inContinue Reading
The Nigerien Student Association in Russia (AENR) has confirmed the death of Adamou Abdoulaye Ismaël, a young student from Niger who had been missing for months. His disappearance was first reported in June 2025, alongside another Nigerien student, Abdoulaye Issiaka Ismaël, whose death on the Ukrainian front had already beenContinue Reading
For numerous residents of Ouagadougou, the simple act of sharing a beer with friends after a day’s work has transformed into a considerable challenge. Over several months, retail displays have rapidly depleted, available stocks have diminished, and prices have shown a relentless upward trend. This situation is fueling consumer discontentContinue Reading