Libreville, September 2026 — Gabon’s judicial landscape is poised for a significant transformation as Alain-Georges Moukoko assumes leadership at Libreville’s prosecutor’s office. The appointment, finalized during a critical magistrate reorganization,…
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…
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…