Senegal local elections: the fallout of Diomaye Faye’s silence and what comes next
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s refusal to set a date for Senegal’s local elections has triggered a wave of reactions across…
Month: September 2026
Dioura aftermath: the debate Bamako cannot silence as JNIM’s narrative takes hold
The fallout from the Dioura battle is still unfolding, and the public debate it has triggered is proving harder for…
Cotonou’s savings push: what the fallout means for West Africa’s financial future
The second edition of the Regional Shareholding Forum, held in Cotonou on 17–18 September 2026, has triggered a wave of…
Niger’s citizenship purge: outcry grows as Tiani’s decrees leave opponents stateless
The day Niger turned citizenship into a weapon of rule In Niger, belonging to the nation has become a privilege…
Moukoko takes over as Libreville prosecutor general: reactions, debate and what comes next
A new prosecutor general for Libreville Libreville’s general prosecutor’s office has a new leader at a time when Gabon’s justice…
Benin–Spain cultural alliance: what the reaction tells us about what comes next
When Cotonou and Madrid announced their renewed cultural cooperation, the response was swift — and revealing. Within days, artists, cultural…
Niger: Tiani’s widening purge sparks debate over citizenship and loyalty
When a leader who seized power by force begins to fear being overthrown in turn, the political landscape shifts in…
Niger’s 1.8 billion FCFA security fund: the fallout nobody is talking about
The fight over Niger’s Commandement des Forces de Protection et de Développement (CFPD) has moved well beyond a quiet institutional…
Mali’s press reform: the real test begins after the applause
Beyond the handshake: what Mali’s media overhaul actually signals The recent high-level consultations on self-regulation and the proposed transitional body…
Niger and Libya’s Fezzan puzzle: fallout from Tiani’s Haftar gambit
Niamey’s decision to edge into the shifting rivalries of southern Libya is no longer a quiet diplomatic maneuver. It is…
Benin–Cuba economic reset: the debate, the doubts and what happens next
A diplomatic meeting that has set off a wider conversation Something shifted in Cotonou this week, and it was not…
One year on, Marguerite Gnakadé’s case still stirs debate about Togo’s direction
Exactly twelve months have passed since Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé, a former minister of the armed forces, was taken into custody…