Category: Analyses
Touareg rebels used Libya base for Kidal offensive
The rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) established a strategic corridor linking Libya to northern Mali through Niger to orchestrate their recent military campaign. In the ever-shifting security landscape
Read MoreBenin embraces asset-light governance model for presidential travel
Benin’s strategic departure from presidential aircraft ownership In a bold departure from conventional African governance practices, where state-owned presidential jets symbolize sovereignty and prestige, Benin has steadfastly adhered to an
Read MoreBenin and Mali strengthen bilateral ties with historic Bamako meeting
In a landmark diplomatic engagement, the President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, embarked on an official visit to Bamako, where he met with Mali’s Head of State, General Assimi Goïta. This
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s public administration adopts the title ‘comrade’
The revolutionary shift in Burkina Faso’s administrative language Burkina Faso has entered a new phase in its ideological restructuring. Since June 1, all public administrations are required to address citizens
Read MoreBenin’s bold budget shift prioritizes social spending with record investment
In a landmark move, the Government of Bénin has approved a revised 2026 budget that redefines national priorities. Under the leadership of President Romuald Wadagni, this fiscal restructuring marks a
Read MoreSenegal politics: analyst critiques sonko’s assembly presidency move
Activist and founder of Afrikajom Center, Alioune Tine, has weighed in on Senegal’s political landscape, offering a critical perspective on the recent decisions shaping the nation’s governance. While dismissing speculation
Read MoreBurkina Faso makes history with diaspora bond success
The Burkina Faso has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its quest for financial independence. The inaugural phase of the « Diaspora Bond » initiative, which opened on May 6, 2026,
Read MoreIdentity and citizenship in Cameroon: debunking myths around autochtony
Politics Identity and citizenship in Cameroon: debunking myths around autochtony In the view of analyst Oscar Njiki, the Constitution guarantees equal rights for all citizens. Rights are not determined by
Read MoreCameroon’s tax reform champion takes on powerful networks
Cameroon tax reform whistleblower speaks out exclusive investigation Louis Paul Motaze Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga Martinez Zogo Former top civil servant exposes systemic corruption in Cameroon’s tax administration From Tax Chief
Read MoreBurkina Faso tightens grip on two-wheeler trade, symbol of a command economy
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power, Burkina Faso has been undergoing a profound transformation marked by an increasingly centralized governance structure. While official discourse emphasizes sovereignty and strategic reorganization, the
Read MoreSorbonne université and chic forge a medical partnership in Bénin
The medical and research landscape in West Africa is on the verge of a historic milestone. Sorbonne Université, a leading academic and medical institution in Europe, is now turning its
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s beauty pageant ban: a marker of escalating state control
An official directive has sent reverberations across Burkina Faso. The transitional government has declared an indefinite moratorium on all beauty contests nationwide. While authorities cite the preservation of “cultural values”
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