Government’s shock tactics to tackle persistent shortages The Nigerien government has launched an aggressive emergency plan to combat the country’s worsening fuel shortage, but the […]
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France’s security shake-up: Macron rebuffs Nuñez resignation, pushes for urgent police reform amid riots
France stands at a critical juncture as urban unrest intensifies, with smoldering barricades, shattered storefronts, and violent clashes in major cities marking another explosive night. […]
Niger’s fuel price freeze: a pivotal moment in the military junta’s unraveling
From defiance to retreat: the juncta’s fragile grip on reality The Nigerien military junta, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, has just suffered its first major […]
Mali’s street children crisis: how systemic failures fuel a growing begging epidemic
Bamako’s streets have become a battleground—one where desperation meets neglect. At major intersections, outside government buildings, and in front of places of worship, a relentless […]
Niger demands $5bn from CNPC: a bold move or economic suicide for the junta
With its economy in freefall and state coffers nearly empty, Niger’s military rulers have launched an unprecedented financial offensive against China’s CNPC. Under General Abdourahamane […]
Niger’s security surge: breaking the cycle of rising costs without results
Niger has entered a decisive phase in its battle against insecurity, but the escalating financial commitment to defense is raising critical questions about effectiveness and […]
Mali’s refugee crisis deepens: over 320,000 displaced and shifting public opinion
As Mali grapples with an evolving humanitarian emergency, the number of displaced persons—both within the country and beyond its borders—has reached new heights. Public debate […]
Ivory Coast’s intelligence chief arrives in Bamako amid high-stakes security talks
As political tensions between Ivory Coast and Mali simmer in the background, the two nations now face a critical moment in their shared battle against […]
Ghana’s mining clampdown: public backlash and uncertain future for gold firms
After environmental blunders and illegal operations spark outrage, Ghana tightens the screws As Ghana’s gold sector faces a wave of public anger over safety lapses […]
Five new judges sworn in at ECOWAS court amid rising scrutiny over regional justice
The swearing-in of five new judges at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice on October 6 has ignited fresh debate […]
Niger’s $203 million IMF deal sparks debate over economic autonomy amid refoundation drive
The Nigerien transitional government’s bold claims of national sovereignty and rejection of foreign interference have collided head-on with hard economic realities. Just as Niamey pushes […]
Benin’s healthcare expansion faces scrutiny as fourteen clinics break ground
As Benin embarks on one of its most ambitious public health initiatives in years, the launch of fourteen new health centers and a fully revamped […]