Aftermath of the Montoya affair: what Togo’s arms brokering debate means for northern security
A fresh complaint revives scrutiny of private military brokers in West Africa Twenty-two years after the bombing of Bouaké, Robert…
Nearly four million displaced in the Sahel: mounting reactions and an uncertain road ahead
The forced displacement crisis in the Sahel continues to deepen, and the latest figures have triggered widespread reaction across the…
Riyadh airport attack fallout: global reactions, safety fears and what could come next
Riyadh airport attack fallout: global reactions, safety fears and what could come next When missiles and drones struck Riyadh’s King…
The talking points after Faure Gnassingbé’s Beijing trip: what Togo’s public debate now demands
When Faure Gnassingbé returned from an eight-day official visit to China, the banners came down and the communiqués were filed.…
After Beijing, Togo weighs the fallout of China’s deepening economic embrace
EconomieTogo L’empreinte chinoise gagne du terrain économique au Togo Noël Tadégnon 12/10/202612 octobre 2026 De Pékin à Lomé, la coopération…
What the $203 million IMF deal could change for Niger — and what it won’t
Niger and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement on a new financing programme worth $203 million, designed…
Inès Hadonou-Toffoun’s Geneva election: the debate in Benin and the road ahead
A defining moment for Benin in Geneva Benin has secured a strategic foothold in Geneva with the election of jurist…
Vêdoko interchange: what Cotonou is debating after Japan’s latest 10.8 billion FCFA boost
The ink had barely dried on the new grant agreement when conversations about the Vêdoko interchange started shifting from construction…
Senegal’s flood-delayed school reopening: the fallout, the debate and what lies ahead
SociétéSénégal Sénégal : les élèves retrouvent enfin le chemin de l’école Saikou Seydi 12/10/202612 octobre 2026 La rentrée scolaire, initialement…
Burkina Faso’s flour export ban: the unfolding debate and what may come next
A controversial measure and its immediate context In Burkina Faso, the government has suspended the export of certain locally produced…
Cana air school review: the fallout, the debate and Benin’s next move
The fallout from the ministerial inspection of Benin’s Cana military aeronautics school is still being felt across defence circles, and…
Guinea-Bissau’s transition promise faces growing doubts as December 2026 vote hangs in the balance
A pledge under pressure after the military takeover The central commitment made by Guinea-Bissau’s military leadership — handing power back…