The appeal trial in the Houndété-Atchadé dispute, stemming from the contested succession of Thomas Boni Yayi at the helm of Bénin’s Democrats party, has been […]
Author: Yacouba Boukari
Journalist
Niger’s pivotal diplomatic move: a shift in eu relations or status quo?
In a decisive moment that could signal a turning point, Niger has taken a bold step in its fractious relationship with the European Union. On […]
DR Congo’s 20-year constitution: public reactions and the road ahead
Two decades after its adoption, the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to spark intense debate. Guy Loando Mboyo, minister of state for […]
After Senegal’s debt shock, Ivory Coast’s fiscal turn sparks uproar in UEMOA
When Alassane Ouattara signed the newly revised UEMOA convergence pact on 23 October 2026, the move marked the end of years of budgetary drift—and the […]
DR Congo asserts water sovereignty at Luanda biennale amid regional tensions
The 2026 Luanda Biennale, held on October 22–23 under the auspices of UNESCO and the African Union, has become a flashpoint for debates over Africa’s […]
Niger’s fuel shortage: a turning point for the military junta’s energy sovereignty
The sudden scarcity of fuel in Niger has escalated into a full-blown crisis, now disrupting daily life in Niamey and casting a harsh light on […]
Ebola : Le Bénin renforce la vigilance après un cas confirmé au Nigeria
Face à la confirmation d’un cas de maladie à virus Ebola au Nigeria, le gouvernement béninois place le pays en phase de préalerte et renforce […]
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Burkina Faso’s military junta shifts gears with urgent plea to Turkey for defense support
From Moscow to Ankara: Burkina Faso’s desperate pivot in the Sahel security crisis In a historic diplomatic shift, Burkina Faso’s military leadership has acknowledged the […]
Burkina Faso’s new death penalty law: a calculated strike at political rivals?
The announcement of Burkina Faso’s decision to reinstate the death penalty marks a pivotal moment in the West African nation’s political trajectory. With the transitional […]
Burkina Faso’s anti-smuggling breakthrough: over $17 million in illegal goods seized in historic crackdown
Operation Magnan delivers unprecedented blow to contraband networks Burkina Faso has reached a decisive turning point in its fight against illegal trade with a historic […]
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Mali’s livestock export ban: a turning point that risks derailing the sector’s growth
The Malian government is set to take decisive action in response to soaring local meat prices, but its chosen path may do more harm than […]
Senegal’s unfolding debt crisis: parliamentary rebellion sparks bond market sell-off
Investors holding Senegal’s sovereign debt reacted sharply Monday after Ousmane Sonko, the Speaker of Parliament and leader of the ruling Pastef party, warned he might […]