Category: Analyses
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
Read MoreNiger 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
Read MoreTogo’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
Read MoreAES 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
Read MoreTogo’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
Read MoreJihadist video of inates attack fuels security concerns in Niger’s tillabéry region
Jihadist factions active within the
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreBurkina 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
Read MoreTogo: 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
Read MoreJNIM 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
Read MoreBurkina 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
Read MoreGabon’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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