The Birth of a New Institution in Benin’s Political Landscape The official inauguration of Benin’s first Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by the election […]
Category: Analysis
Niger coup aftermath: tiani’s sovereignty promises collide with harsh realities
When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power in Niger on July 26, 2023, he framed his coup as a mission to restore national sovereignty, eradicate terrorism, […]
Gabon’s escalating public debt: a critical economic challenge by 2027
Gabon’s public debt is on a concerning upward trajectory, with official budgetary forecasts from Libreville indicating it will reach 94.3% of the Gross Domestic Product […]
Togo: former defence minister’s hunger strike exposes regime’s flaws
The decision of a once-influential Togolese cabinet minister to embark on a hunger strike from her prison cell has elevated a legal case into a […]
Burkina Faso’s self-justification strategy amid RSF allegations
The Burkinabè authorities appear once again to favor a strategy of justification over genuine transparency when addressing criticism. Speaking on August 3 during the flag-raising […]
Benin’s president redefines justice with a historic act of clemency
By granting freedom to a man condemned to two centuries of incarceration, President Romuald Wadagni has done more than simply issue an act of grace. […]
Niger grapples with rising terror toll as military transition struggles
Deadly ambushes expose the fragility of Niger’s security transition The final day of July 2026 will be etched in Niger’s recent history as one of […]
Burkina Faso: when authoritarianism turns on its own allies
The history of authoritarian regimes is marked by a paradox as old as power itself: the repressive tools created to silence opponents nearly always end […]
Niger’s governance crisis: three years after Tiani’s coup
From promises to paralysis: the security gamble that failed The 26th of July 2023 marked a turning point in Niger, when General Abdourahamane Tiani declared […]
Burkina Faso’s debt illusion: the truth behind the ‘no credit inside’ claim
Behind the Slogan: A Claim of Financial Independence In the official discourse of Burkina Faso’s military leadership, a single phrase has come to symbolize the […]
Burkina Faso’s militarised society faces disturbing allegations of abuse
Patriotic initiatives overshadowed by serious allegations The Burkinabè national women’s football team was recently at the centre of a controversial training programme held in a […]
An economist’s candid look at Cameroon’s 2027 electoral landscape
A candid political forecast for Cameroon’s 2027 elections With Cameroon’s crucial double elections slated for 2027 fast approaching, economist Serge Alain Godong offers an unvarnished […]