Can a state still claim authority over its own territory when armed men walk into …

Your English-language window into Niger's capital and country — politics, business and daily life.
Your English-language window into Niger's capital and country — politics, business and daily life.

Can a state still claim authority over its own territory when armed men walk into …

On Wednesday, 23 September 2026, transition authorities in Burkina Faso rolled out the red carpet …

What happens when a state’s national security apparatus is turned against an ordinary citizen? In …

The agreement that raises more questions than answers When Niger’s transitional authorities unveiled the uranium …

In Cameroon, the General Directorate of Customs has raked in 1.8 billion West African CFA …

Ligue des Champions féminine 2026/27 – The Paris FC Women’s team entered their opening match …

Cameroon’s Far North: can Oumar’s faith survive Boko Haram’s violence? The answer may lie in …

Is Benin’s tough road crackdown really making drivers safer or just costing them more? As …

Can the World Bank’s $5.3 billion commitment redefine Côte d’Ivoire’s economic trajectory? The World Bank …

Is Togo’s much-touted stability actually resting on a Faustian bargain with foreign insurgents? The conspicuous …

Is the Russian military model in Mali quietly collapsing under the weight of its own …

The capitals of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have loudly proclaimed a clean break …