In the tri-border region shared by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Islamic State in the Sahel and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM)…
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Author: IBRAHIM OUMAROU
Journalist
Will Algeria risk military action in Niger? Parliament’s urgent session fuels debate
The urgent summoning of Algeria’s Parliament on October 25 raises a critical question: is Alger preparing to escalate its military role in Niger? As speculation…
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Why are African fighters dying in Ukraine’s war for Russia?
The death of Cameroonian sambo champion William Célestin Fokam on Ukraine’s battlefield at age 41 exposes a grim reality: African nationals are being drawn into…
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Togo’s 2027 budget: will public spending truly deliver for citizens?
The government of Togo has unveiled its draft budget for 2027, valued at 2,684.1 billion FCFA (approximately $4.6 billion), positioning security, economic transformation, and social…
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Can the Démocrates party unite before the 2027 appeal verdict?
What happens when a political party’s leadership crisis drags on, with a court battle unresolved and internal reforms already underway? The Démocrates, Benin’s main opposition…
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Is Niger softening its stance towards the eu after years of strain?
After years of heightened tensions with the European Union, Niger has taken a deliberate diplomatic step that raises a pressing question: is Niamey shifting its…
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Niger’s fuel crisis: can the military government secure energy supply for citizens?
In Niamey, the fuel shortage is gradually disrupting mobility, stalling economic activities, and fueling the frustration of a population already grappling with daily hardships. This…
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Ebola : Le Bénin renforce la vigilance après un cas confirmé au Nigeria
Face à la confirmation d’un cas de maladie à virus Ebola au Nigeria, le gouvernement béninois place le pays en phase de préalerte et renforce…
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Can Burkina Faso’s turn to Turkey break the cycle of military deadlock?
Has Burkina Faso’s gamble on Moscow’s military support failed to deliver results? With jihadist threats intensifying and security gaps widening, Ouagadougou is now hinging its…
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Burkina Faso’s capital punishment revival: a political weapon disguised as justice
Ouagadougou is abuzz with intense discussions following a controversial legislative move. After abolishing the death penalty in 2018, Burkina Faso’s military regime under Captain Ibrahim…
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Burkina Faso: is the battle against illegal trade losing ground to criminal networks?
The effectiveness of Burkina Faso’s fight against illicit trade now hinges on a critical question: can the latest crackdown on smuggling networks outpace the adaptability…
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Is banning livestock exports in Mali the right move to control meat prices?
With soaring meat prices putting pressure on household budgets across Mali, the government is once again shifting blame away from its own economic mismanagement. Facing…
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