The recent employers’ consultations and the proposed prefiguration unit for media self-regulation in Mali have been presented as a show of unity. Yet the reality on the ground tells a…
Year: 2026
Niger’s decisive gamble: Tiani steps into Libya’s Haftar feud
General Abdourahamane Tiani spent his first years in power focused squarely on holding Niamey. That era is over. A single move in the Sahara now signals a decisive shift: Niger…
Niger’s defense spending scandal: fallout, public debate and the road ahead
The CFPD and Domol Leydi: a power struggle that now demands answers Behind the security apparatus, a fierce contest over manpower, money and control of the state machinery is unfolding…
Gabon’s ambassador to the US: a bold leap forward in bilateral momentum
The Gabonese Republic has marked a significant turning point in its diplomatic relations with the United States as Baudelaire Ndong Ella officially assumes his role as ambassador to Washington. In…
Mali’s Diplomatic Crossroads: What Washington’s Comeback Means for the Sahel
The geopolitical landscape of Mali is shifting once again. For years, the narrative seemed set in stone: after expelling French and European forces, Bamako had turned decisively toward Moscow. Under…
Niger uranium shake-up: global reaction mounts as Dasa fills the void left by SOMAÏR
The sudden collapse of uranium output at SOMAÏR, the historic mining firm long run by France’s Orano, has triggered a wave of international reactions and set the stage for a…
After Mali’s drone strikes killed hundreds of civilians, the debate over accountability is only beginning
The drone has become a familiar sight in Mali’s skies — and, for many villagers, a symbol of dread. What was pitched as a precision tool for hunting armed groups…
Nigeria’s police election security vow: the reaction, the doubt, and what comes next
With Nigeria’s next presidential election drawing closer, the safety of the electoral process has moved to the centre of national conversation. Public anxiety over political violence, vote rigging and insecurity…
Benin’s online tax shift reaches Parakou, Comè and Lokossa: what taxpayers are saying and what comes next
Benin Benin’s online tax shift reaches Parakou, Comè and Lokossa: what taxpayers are saying and what comes next The rollout of the DGI’s e-services platform to Parakou, Comè and Lokossa…