Burkina Faso : le récit d’un « eldorado » sous Ibrahim Traoré se heurte à une réalité bien plus contrastée

Présenté par les médias d’État comme la preuve d’une transformation historique du Burkina Faso, le discours célébrant un prétendu « eldorado » sous la présidence du capitaine Ibrahim Traoré relève…

How Gabon turns mining wealth into local development

economy how Gabon turns mining wealth into local development 147 For decades, Africa’s mineral wealth has flowed outward, enriching industries abroad while leaving mining communities with crumbling infrastructure, weak public…

African democracy struggles under self-serving political leadership

Political ambition versus democratic transformation: Salomon Beas’ critical analysis Former Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC) activist Salomon Beas highlights how political leadership in Africa often prioritizes personal power…

Collective reflection on Niger’s demographic challenges in Niamey

Niamey hosts pivotal discussion on Niger’s demographic future As the world marked Population Day, Niamey became the epicenter of a vital conversation at the Abdou Moumouni University. Scholars, educators, students,…

Victimisation and blame: how Russia and Sahel alliance regimes deflect criticism

The governments of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and the Russian Federation have increasingly relied on a recurring narrative in their political communication: the persistent portrayal of themselves as…

Gabon: how the ANAC navigates scrutiny while driving aviation reforms

economy Gabon: how the ANAC navigates scrutiny while driving aviation reforms By Editor-in-Chief 14 July 2026 178 No comment Libreville, Tuesday 14 July 2026 — Across nations, pivotal institutions often…

Youth exodus from Togo: the choice between survival and stagnation

The harsh reality facing Togo’s young generation For an ever-growing number of Togolese youth, the decision they face has become an unbearable burden: embark on the perilous journey of emigration…

African football faces harsh realities after early world cup exits

African football must confront its weaknesses after early world cup exits, warns Sonko Ousmane Sonko, Speaker of the National Assembly, delivers a sharp assessment of African football’s performance at the…

Burkina Faso-Russia ties: a partnership touted as win-win, but at what cost?

Since aligning more closely with Moscow, Burkinabè officials have framed Russia as a key ally, one positioned to support the country in its pursuit of sovereignty and security. The government’s…

Togo’s deepening alignment with Russia: regional implications and domestic concerns

The recent arrival of the Russian cargo vessel « Mikhail-Britnev », a ship subject to international sanctions, at the port of Lomé, coupled with reports detailing the deployment of several…

Achille mbembe challenges conventional views on african democracy

  SenePlus TV Achille Mbembe : « La démocratie n’a jamais véritablement existé en Afrique » Achille Mbembe démonte plusieurs idées reçues sur l’Afrique. De la démocratie au franc CFA,…

The human toll of Mali’s exclusive partnership with Russia

The governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have doubled down on their military cooperation with Russia, a move they claim symbolizes a newfound sovereignty and a decisive break from…