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, […]
Author: Yacouba Boukari
Journalist
Burkina Faso’s TEXFORCES-BF: a high-stakes gamble with pensioners’ money
Presented as a cornerstone of Burkina Faso’s economic sovereignty and industrial ambitions, the TEXFORCES-BF textile project has generated considerable official enthusiasm. Yet beneath the surface […]
Niger’s external liabilities hit 12,900 billion FCFA as dependence deepens
The official narrative in Niger often highlights a break from the past and economic emancipation, but the latest figures from the Central Bank of West […]
Alger’s olive branch to Bamako: a strategic reset with Assimi Goïta
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Grine arrived in Bamako this Monday for a highly publicised official visit, standing shoulder to shoulder with military leader General Assimi […]
Dioura attack: Mali’s army suffers its worst defeat at the hands of JNIM
A devastating dawn raid in central Mali On the morning of September 10, 2026, the village of Dioura in the Tenenkou district of central Mali […]
Niger’s 334 billion FCFA tax arrears: a state powerless before economic giants
The tax authority in Niger pursues small informal traders with relentless vigour, yet it retreats when confronted by the true titans of the economy. A […]
Benin’s teaching aspirants gain a path to civil service in 2026-2027
A new chapter for Benin’s teaching aspirants As the 2026-2027 school year begins, Aspirants au Métier d’Enseignant (AME) in Benin are entering a fresh phase […]
Burkina Faso’s sovereignty mirage under Ibrahim Traoré
The illusion of sovereignty under Ibrahim Traoré General Yacouba Isaac Zida, a former transitional head of state stripped of his military rank for desertion and […]
Niger: la colère du peuple contre les tirs russes sur l’armée
Des milliers de sachets d’eau destinés aux mercenaires d’Africa Corps ont été éventrés et piétinés en pleine rue. Cet acte de sabotage populaire concrétise la […]
Burkina Faso : l’ancien premier ministre Kyélem de Tambèla placé sous interdiction de sortie
Les autorités burkinabè ont pris la décision d’interdire à l’ancien Premier ministre Apollinaire Kyélem de Tambèla de quitter le territoire national. Cette mesure s’inscrit dans […]
Palokinam Pitché prend les rênes de l’OOAS pour 2026-2030
LOMÉ, 14 septembre 2026 — Le professeur Palokinam Pitché a été nommé président de l’Organisation ouest-africaine de la santé (OOAS). Cette nomination, effective depuis le […]
Niger: why general Salaou Barmou’s exit raises hard questions about sovereignty
The removal of Moussa Salaou Barmou from the helm of Niger’s armed forces, coming less than a fortnight after the failed coup attempt of 28–29 […]