Niger Benin border closure: a political lever under scrutiny
Persistent stalemate despite diplomatic overtures Nearly two months after Benin’s Romuald Wadagni visited Niamey and experts from both nations convened…
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Burkina Faso: symbolic sovereignty clashes with persistent security crisis
In Burkina Faso, the line between political theater and the harsh realities on the ground appears to blur with each…
Niger’s three-year crisis: a population trapped in political and economic limbo
Three years have passed since Niger entered a turbulent chapter under military rule, a period marked by unmet promises of…
Benin government clamps down on smig violations amid wage disputes
The Beninese government has intensified its stance against the persistent underpayment of workers, despite the legal requirement for all employers…
Burkina Faso: the digital militia and the erosion of press freedom
In Burkina Faso, the struggle for press freedom has transcended traditional newsrooms and physical reporting, now unfolding across social media…
Niamey faces soaring vegetable prices due to lack of agricultural planning
The second half of July 2026 in Niamey has brought a harsh reality for households: tomatoes and cabbage prices have…
Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré grapples with the solitude of power
The age-old trap of leadership—where military figures ascending to power confuse rhetorical strength with ground reality—appears to be ensnaring Burkina…
Burkina Faso’s military cohesion tested under Ibrahim Traoré
The recent address by Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Ouahigouya has laid bare a deep structural fracture within Burkina Faso’s ruling…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger bid for 2032 Afcon amid persistent insecurity
Three Sahel nations unite for Afcon 2032 bid The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have submitted a joint…
Burkina Faso: Traoré’s military ascent sparks debate on legitimacy and governance
The recent statements by Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso have intensified discussions regarding the nature of his leadership and…
Togo: why the secrecy surrounding foreign military forces raises concerns
In any functioning democracy, questions about national defense are handled with a degree of confidentiality. Military operations, intelligence gathering, and…
Burkina Faso’s elusive security: a nation’s shifting priorities
There was a time when Burkina Faso garnered more attention for its relative stability than for the unfolding tragedies within…