As electricity demand in Benin continues to surge amid rapid urbanization and industrial growth, the government is asking a critical question: How can the country…
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Author: IBRAHIM OUMAROU
Journalist
Will the pro-junta militias in Mopti hold their ground against the JNIM offensive?
After the assault in Bayman, local forces face a critical test An ominous Saturday dawned over Mopti on October 31, 2026, when a position manned…
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What is behind the two-month secret detention of journalist Moussa Kaka in Niger?
Two months after his enforced disappearance, the regime remains silent The fate of Moussa Kaka, a well-known Nigerien broadcaster and former correspondent, has been shrouded…
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What price for a Russian education? the hidden risks for African students in Ukraine
When a young Beninese student loses his life fighting in Ukraine, the dream of academic excellence abroad takes a tragic and unexpected turn. This recent…
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Can marseille end toulouse’s unbeaten streak at the velodrome?
Is marseille ready to halt toulouse’s impressive run? After a shaky start to the season, Olympique de Marseille has found its rhythm with three consecutive…
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Israel’s fractured mandate: can netanyahu govern beyond the 61-seat threshold?
With 53 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc stands atop Israel’s 2026 legislative vote—but without the outright majority needed to command the next…
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After Israel’s 2026 elections: can a divided parliament govern a fractured nation?
Israel’s October 27, 2026, parliamentary elections have delivered a decisive victory to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—but one that falls short of securing the majority needed…
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Will Burkina Faso pay a hidden price for russian ‘advanced training’?
Burkina Faso now faces a defining choice: Is the government’s proposal to send young citizens to Russia for advanced technological training a genuine investment in…
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Who is really funding the 15,000-seat stadium in Koudougou?
Burkina Faso is set to shake up its sports infrastructure with the construction of a new 15,000-seat stadium in Koudougou. Announced under the presidential initiative…
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Where are Burkina Faso’s promised world-class universities?
Can social media images replace tangible university facilities? Burkina Faso’s higher education sector faces a critical dilemma: while viral images showcase modern university campuses, students,…
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Is Mali’s fight against terrorism sacrificing human rights and fueling insurgency?
Can a military-led counterterrorism strategy succeed while ignoring humanitarian law? Mali’s transition government set out with a clear mission: reclaim the nation’s sovereignty and restore…
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Mali’s political elite: dismantled by junta’s iron grip
The political leaders who once held sway in Mali have been systematically removed from the national arena. For generations, these figures shaped policies, controlled media…
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