The military takeover in Niger on July 26, 2023, swiftly prompted a wave of international responses. Major organizations such as ECOWAS, the African Union, and nations including the United States, France, and Russia, quickly articulated their positions. Within Bénin, the pronouncements from President Patrice Talon and the prospect of anContinue Reading
The recently enacted constitution, swiftly approved on November 1st through an urgent procedure, establishes a ‘presidential ticket’ system. This mandates the simultaneous election of the President of the Republic and a Vice-President, requiring an absolute majority of votes over two rounds of polling. Among its provisions, the new charter formallyContinue Reading
The precise definition of a political upheaval often shifts, influenced by the international community’s discretion and the perceived interests of neighboring states. Notably, the selection of interim President Michel Kafando bypassed constitutional norms. Consequently, Burkina Faso is set to operate for at least twelve months under a provisional institutional framework.Continue Reading