Togo’s visa exemption: a political charm offensive with strict digital controls

The announcement of a visa exemption for all African nationals entering Togo has sparked global attention, positioning Lomé as a champion of regional integration. While the initiative appears to herald

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Islamic state in the Sahel: enduring influence in northern Mali despite JNIM focus

The Islamic State’s Sahel Province keeps a firm grip on Mali’s northeast, despite increasing attention on the JNIM. The Gao and Ménaka regions, particularly the Ansongo district and the so-called

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Niger’s record deflation: economic relief with hidden risks

Nigeria’s National Institute of Statistics has just released the Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HCPI) for April 2026, revealing a striking macroeconomic trend: Niger is experiencing a historic deflation of -8.5%.

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Lomé at the heart of a quiet influence war between Paris and Moscow

Togo has emerged as a new theater for an intense geopolitical rivalry unfolding between France and Russia. Through a blend of crisis diplomacy, security agreements, and soft power initiatives, both

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Senegal’s UEMOA performance decline in 2025: key factors revealed

Senegal’s UEMOA performance decline in 2025: key factors revealed While the common market witnesses a slight improvement, this article delves into the specific reasons behind Senegal’s regression in 2025 and

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Mali’s overreliance on mercenaries fuels rebellion and insecurity

The Malian junta’s decision to invite Russian mercenaries in 2021 has backfired spectacularly, analysts warn. By shifting focus to crushing Tuareg rebels in the North, the government inadvertently paved the

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How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings

Kidnapping has evolved into a lucrative industry for Boko Haram, fueling its operations across multiple nations in West Africa. This trend has intensified in recent years, particularly in Nigeria, Chad,

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How Algeria has shaped Mali’s jihadist landscape since 2001

From the vantage point of Algiers, the vast Saharan expanse stretching across Mali is not merely a neighboring territory—it is a strategic buffer zone that must never slip beyond control.

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Is Faso Mêbo a patriotic move or another tax burden in Niger

Faso Mêbo sparks debate: patriotism at work or disguised double taxation? The Ministry of Economy and Finance recently announced that over 261 million FCFA had been collected under the Faso

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Africa corps’ evolving Kidal strategy: a political pivot in Mali

ANALYTICAL INSIGHT. Beyond the stated military justifications, a recent publication by Russian allies, the Africa Corps, unveils a profound political truth. Reading between the lines, it becomes clear that Russian

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Mali’s security challenges: consequences of a strategic shift

Imprimer l’article 🖨️ Écouter 🔊 Stop Across the vast, red dust plains of the Sahel, amidst the remote battlegrounds unseen by many in Europe, Mali is now confronting a harsh

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The decline of Russia’s african influence: shifting geopolitical sands

After a decade of aggressive expansion under the banners of mercenary operations, disinformation campaigns, and anti-Western populism, the Kremlin’s African strategy now faces an insurmountable reality. What once appeared as

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