Burkina Faso citizens face immediate fallout from severed ties with France

The decision to sever diplomatic relations between Burkina Faso and France is now producing tangible consequences, affecting not only bilateral state interactions but, more importantly, the daily lives of many

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Niger trapped in endless war cycle despite regime changes

Regardless of radical shifts in leadership and geopolitical alliances, Niamey remains locked in a grinding war. From Mahamadou Issoufou’s Western-oriented strategy to Abdourahamane Tiani’s break for sovereignty, the harsh reality

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Togo’s perennial struggles: the rainy season underscores calls for political evolution

With each return of the rainy season, a familiar scenario unfolds across Togo. Streets become inundated, neighborhoods are submerged, residences are overtaken by floodwaters, and families are left to contend

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AES parliament formation raises questions amid Sahel security crisis

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) is advancing its institutional framework. In Ouagadougou, parliamentary leaders from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger met with the Confederation’s president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to

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Togo’s road funding maze: new agencies and the $200 million world bank question

The recent announcement by the Council of Ministers regarding the establishment of AGEROUTE (Agency for Road Works and Management) and SONAFIR (National Road Financing Company) was presented with the typical

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The legality of Wagner in Central African Republic: a critical examination

Actualités Actualités en Centrafrique Twitter The legality of Wagner in Central African Republic: a critical examination Ambassador Bikantov, is Wagner a legal or illegal armed group?     The Russian

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Burkina Faso’s hidden paradox: traoré family seeks french visa amidst anti-Paris rhetoric

For over two years, Burkinabè authorities have intensified their confrontational rhetoric towards France. Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Paris is frequently depicted as the enduring symbol of a

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Togo: one year on, the unresolved death of jacques koami koutoglo

Exactly one year ago, on June 26, 2025, Togo was scarred by one of the most tragic occurrences during the series of protests that gripped the nation. On that fateful

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JNIM escalates threats, directly targeting Niamey residents

The security situation continues to intensify, with threats now dangerously close to Niger’s capital. In a video disseminated in the Zarma language on June 26, 2026, Abdulmajid al-Ansari, spokesperson for

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Burkina Faso’s diplomatic shift: navigating true sovereignty beyond past ties

On June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso declared a formal cessation of its diplomatic relations with France. Authorities in Ouagadougou justified this significant decision by citing accusations of ‘neocolonialism,’ alleged attempts

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Gabon’s land reform: state responsibility under scrutiny

Gabon has embarked on a significant land tenure reform, a necessity widely acknowledged across various sectors. For decades, the nation has grappled with a cumbersome administrative legacy, characterized by overlapping

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