On 21 August 2026, Niger crossed a line it had never crossed before. As the faithful streamed out of Friday prayers, gunmen encircled several mosques, […]
Author: Yacouba Boukari
Journalist
Nigeria’s anti-jihadist surge leaves shattered communities in its wake amid ongoing insurgency
The Nigerian military’s relentless campaign against Boko Haram and ISWAP in the Lake Chad region has achieved a significant milestone, but the fallout is reshaping […]
What Wadagni’s Kigali visit means for Benin’s economy and citizens
KIGALI — Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni began a two-day official visit to Rwanda on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, his first diplomatic trip of this kind […]
Sankara mausoleum’s impact on Burkina Faso: a family’s ordeal and a nation’s memory
A mausoleum for Sankara, consequences for a family On 17 May 2025, the Burkina Faso authorities inaugurated the Thomas Sankara mausoleum at the former Conseil […]
Burkina Faso’s 85% administrative efficiency claim: the real burden on citizens and the economy
While ordinary Burkinabè struggle with deepening poverty and limited access to essential services, the transitional government is indulging in a baffling display of self-congratulation. By […]
Niger’s reshuffle: how the loyalty payout deepens pain for households and businesses
The decree signed on 15 September 2026 by General Abdourahamane Tiani fools no one. Dressed up half-heartedly as a routine “technical reorganisation”, this first major […]
Niger’s media crackdown: what the junta’s new rules mean for daily life and the economy
The word “sovereignty” has become the latest casualty of Niger’s military regime. What was once a legitimate principle of national self-determination now serves as a […]
Mutiny in Niamey exposes cracks in Niger’s military leadership
A violent mutiny at Air Base 101 in Niamey at the end of August left a devastating toll—claiming the lives of at least 13 Presidential […]
Gabon’s land registry goes digital as economy ministry joins SNEDAI GROUPE protocol
The drive to overhaul Gabon’s land and cadastral system took another step forward with the Ministry of Economy formally joining the protocol framework alongside SNEDAI […]
Niger’s military unravels: why soldiers are abandoning Tiani’s ranks
A widening split inside Niger’s armed forces More than eighteen months after the July 2023 coup that brought General Abdourahamane Tiani to power, the patriotic […]
Sahel alliance’s regional debt tops 7,700 billion CFA francs
AES states hold 7,727 billion CFA francs in outstanding securities As of 31 July 2026, the three member states of the Alliance of Sahel States […]
Benin’s schools reopen nationwide on 14 september 2026 as security and social gains take hold
A nationwide return to the classroom On Monday, 14 September 2026, Benin’s schools officially reopened their doors. From the far north to the southern coast, […]