Niger’s new trade route: a month of cattle exports to Algeria amidst southern blockade
West Africa, a region already grappling with geopolitical fragmentation, observes with keen interest and growing concern the latest commercial directives…
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Central African Republic: how Wagner weaponized a humanitarian’s detention
The ordeal of Joseph Figueira offers a clear window into the sophisticated influence strategies deployed by the Wagner Group in…
Un tableau sombre, au Mali, 5 ans après le putsch
Politique Un tableau sombre, au Mali, 5 ans après le putsch 24/05/202624 mai 2026 Il y a cinq ans, Assimi…
Kaliningrad: the Russian fortress trapped in a geopolitical deadlock
Once Moscow’s military stronghold in the heart of Europe, the Russian territory of Kaliningrad now faces an unprecedented tightening of…
Togo’s visa waiver: a strategic move veiled by digital oversight
Beneath the grand narrative of a borderless Africa, extensively promoted by Lomé, the recent abolition of entry visas for Togo…
Togo: the quiet struggle for influence between Paris and Moscow
Togo has unequivocally emerged as a pivotal arena for an intense geopolitical struggle between France and Russia. Through a complex…
Unraveling pastef’s internal dynamics: sonko, diomaye, and abass fall
unraveling pastef’s internal dynamics: sonko, diomaye, and abass fall An exclusive political deep dive has recently explored the intricate workings…
Niger signs oil deals with China amid financial strain
From defiance to surrender: Niger’s economic U-turn on oil partnerships Niamey’s bold declarations of regained sovereignty and a break from…
Niger signs oil deals with China amid financial strain
From defiance to surrender: Niger’s economic U-turn on oil partnerships Niamey’s bold declarations of regained sovereignty and a break from…
Tabaski in Senegal: the rising burden of sheep prices on households
economic analysis Tabaski in Senegal: the rising burden of sheep prices on households Every year, millions of Senegalese plunge into…
Senegal’s 2025 UEMOA reform performance: uncovering the decline
Senegal’s 2025 UEMOA reform performance: uncovering the decline While the common market demonstrates a modest upward trend, Senegal experienced a…
New military commands in Niger expose financial and security challenges
The Nigerian military’s recent decision to split Operation Garkoi into two new tactical headquarters—Operation Akarasse along the Algerian border and…