The aftermath of the recent mutiny highlights a deeper crisis under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani. Since taking control, Tiani has systematically reshaped the […]
Category: Analysis
Analyse du prêt du FMI et des ambitions d’Ousmane Sonko
Dans un contexte où la gestion des ressources financières et la souveraineté économique dominent les débats, cette analyse apporte un éclairage essentiel sur les choix […]
Niger: une fracture au sein de l’armée après l’intervention russe
À Niamey, la quiétude affichée depuis les événements du 29 août pourrait bien dissimuler des tensions profondes. Derrière les discours de reprise en main et […]
Niger: an internal challenge to Tiani’s authority after military unrest
The dramatic occurrences witnessed in Niamey on Saturday, August 29, 2026, cannot be dismissed by official pronouncements or mischaracterized as mere «revolutionary zeal» among the […]
Burkina Faso’s russian aid: scrutinizing the cost of gold and sovereignty
An official declaration from the Russian diplomatic mission in Ouagadougou confirmed the delivery of over 500 tonnes of humanitarian food aid to Burkina Faso, valued […]
Togo’s land reform: confronting entrenched systemic obstacles
For sixty years, Togo’s land management has been widely characterized by inconsistencies and disorder. Today, the Togolese authorities declare a renewed commitment: to transform the […]
Burkina Faso faces mounting terror threats as JNIM advances in the North
Fresh JNIM attacks expose critical vulnerabilities in Burkina Faso’s security strategy The ongoing security crisis in Burkina Faso has once again exposed the fragility of […]
187 billion CFA from ECOWAS for Burkina Faso: policy vs. funding reality
The official rhetoric of Captain Ibrahim Traoré frequently condemns the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as a puppet of Western powers. Yet, beyond […]
Military losses highlight Niger’s security challenges amid growing insecurity
Since the July 2023 coup d’état, Niger’s military rulers have championed a sovereignist narrative, promising to break with past security policies and forge new partnerships. […]
Ransom payments fuel Sahel terror threat from al-qaeda
A payment of nearly $50 million, transferred in late 2025 to secure the release of a foreign hostage held in Mali, has become a turning […]
Tobacco taxation as a public health tool in Cameroon
Tobacco taxation: a strategic lever for public health and economic growth in Cameroon Mbankomo — For three consecutive days, policymakers, health experts, and financial analysts […]
Morocco’s azrou college: shaping a berber elite amid political shifts
Azrou’s legacy stretches beyond its mountainous backdrop in the Middle Atlas. Once envisioned by French colonial authorities as the cornerstone of a Berber policy in […]