New Presidential Aircraft Unveiled Amidst Escalating Security and Economic Challenges On Wednesday evening, viewers of Mali’s national broadcaster witnessed the official unveiling of a state-of-the-art […]
Category: Analysis
Frontière Niger–Bénin : l’éternel prétexte de Tiani
Huit semaines après le déplacement du président béninois Romuald Wadagni à Niamey et cinq semaines après la rencontre des experts des deux pays, beaucoup espéraient […]
Niger’s diplomatic shift: does symbolism outweigh security gains?
Since assuming leadership, General Abdourahamane Tiani has positioned the reconfiguration of Niger’s international alliances—particularly the severing of ties with Western partners and the forging of […]
Burkina Faso’s sovereignty push amid deepening security crisis
National identity versus security imperatives in Burkina Faso The line dividing political posturing from ground realities in Burkina Faso grows thinner with each passing day. […]
Bénin tightens enforcement of minimum wage amid persistent violations
The Bénin government has intensified its stance against employers failing to comply with the Interprofessional Guaranteed Minimum Wage (SMIG), set at 52 000 FCFA. Despite […]
Burkina Faso’s digital crackdown under Ibrahim Traoré
Digital repression: Burkina Faso’s evolving censorship tactics In Burkina Faso, the struggle for press freedom has expanded beyond traditional newsrooms and field reporting, entering the […]
Burkina Faso: the challenges of Ibrahim Traoré’s solitary leadership
One of the oldest traps in politics—whether in times of war or after coups—is for military leaders turned heads of state to mistake the power […]
Burkina Faso: internal divisions rock the military junta’s stability
Behind the public bravado: a hidden power struggle in Burkina Faso’s military leadership Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s uncompromising stance—”If anyone messes up, I’ll crush them without […]
Sahel trio’s bid for can 2032 raises security concerns amid ongoing crises
The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have jointly submitted their bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), positioning the initiative […]
Gaskindé: the unanswered questions behind Burkina Faso’s pivotal ambush
The trajectory of Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s rise in Burkina Faso cannot be fully grasped without revisiting a pivotal moment in the country’s recent history: September […]
Benin prioritizes climate resilience and social inclusion in 2027 budget strategy
Transforming public finance through forward-thinking policy Benin is advancing its public policy framework with the 2027 budget framework, marking a significant shift in how national […]
Burkina Faso’s leadership faces scrutiny over military rule and unmet expectations
The recent declarations by Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, have intensified discussions regarding the nature of his regime and the country’s political trajectory […]