When dialogue fails to bridge deep political divides The Togolese government’s push for renewed political talks has hit a major roadblock, as four influential opposition…
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Month: October 2026
Niger’s fuel crisis: should stricter measures or supply fixes come first?
As Niger grapples with recurring fuel shortages that cripple daily life, the government has opted for a drastic regulatory response rather than addressing the root…
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Can we afford to keep the current security approach amid France’s rising unrest?
Why Emmanuel Macron chose to double down on Laurent Nuñez despite searing chaos As France stared into the abyss of another explosive night—barricades smoldering in…
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Is Senegal’s 2027 budget betting on digital schools and connectivity to outgrow its bottlenecks?
With the unveiling of the 2027 budget proposal, Senegal’s government under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko clearly signals a strategic realignment:…
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Can Africa Corps-backed forces in Mali protect civilians while fighting armed groups?
In Mali, a disturbing paradox is unfolding: while the JNIM executes soldiers, civilians are falling victim to abuses allegedly perpetrated by state forces with the…
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Niger’s fuel shortage turning Niamey into a city of desperation
Niamey’s streets now mirror the nation’s energy crisis As petrol stations run dry across Niamey, Niger’s capital is gasping under the weight of a fuel…
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How has Russia’s shadow influence reshaped Central African sovereignty?
How has Russia’s shadow influence reshaped Central African sovereignty? For decades, the Central African Republic has navigated a complex web of alliances, but one question…
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After a decade of war: are anglophone separatists really fighting for freedom?
The Illusion of Liberation: Ten Years of Violence in Cameroon’s Anglophone Regions As the tenth anniversary of the 2016 anglophone protests passes, top military strategist…
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Is Benin’s fuel reserve strategy enough to prevent shortages amid shifting demand?
Is Benin’s fuel reserve strategy enough to prevent shortages amid shifting demand? The Beninese government has dismissed fears of a fuel shortage on Sunday, attributing…
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Can local leaders reshape Senegal’s municipalities by 2027?
Why Senegal’s municipal elections matter more than ever As Senegal prepares for its 2027 municipal elections, a growing number of political figures are stepping forward…
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Can Burkina Faso build a fairer future without confronting its full history?
Burkina Faso is undertaking a sweeping overhaul of its geography and history curricula, aiming to ‘decolonize’ school textbooks. While this effort raises legitimate questions about…
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Is your data protected? Meta’s massive crackdown on west african cybercrime rings
In a bold move to disrupt one of the most sophisticated cybercrime networks operating across West Africa, Meta has just exposed a disturbing question: How…
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