A decisive turn after the failed coup When a leader who seized power by force begins to fear being toppled in the same way, the political landscape shifts irreversibly. On…
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Niger’s decisive shift: how the CFPD’s 1.8 billion FCFA monthly fund tipped the balance of power
At the highest levels of Niger’s leadership, a fierce struggle has erupted over a military structure whose stakes extend far beyond security alone. At the heart of the matter lies…
Mali’s press reform moment: a decisive shift or a fragile truce?
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…
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…
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…
Sevilla vs Barcelona: the debate, the fallout, and what the result could set in motion
This article contains affiliate links to advertisers. Gamble responsibly, 18+ Sevilla against Barcelona at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán was never going to be just another fixture, and the conversation surrounding it…
Mali’s prison overcrowding crisis: fallout and the road ahead after mass arrests
Mali’s prison system is reeling from a crisis that has been building for years and is now impossible to ignore. The surge in police sweeps and military security operations, which…