The Togolese government faces renewed pressure from the regional court over its controversial constitutional changes. Nearly nine months after a landmark ruling by the ECOWAS…
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Survival migration: burkinabe youth face brutal conditions in Guinea’s illegal gold mines Hundreds of young people from Burkina Faso are fleeing escalating violence and instability…
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Benin’s cotton sector faces a defining challenge as the 2026–2027 growing season approaches. The government’s ambitious intervention aims to reverse years of stagnant output by…
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The United Nations Security Council witnessed a high-stakes diplomatic showdown on October 30, 2026, as deep divisions over the future of Western Sahara reached a…
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Since seizing power, Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré has positioned himself as a champion of economic sovereignty, particularly when it comes to the nation’s…
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Why does a nation rich in oil still struggle to fuel its own economy? At a time when the world is racing to secure energy…
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The latest drone strike on Novokouïbychevsk reveals a critical strategic dilemma As the war rages on between Moscow and Kyiv, a fresh wave of attacks…
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Why a laptop breach could unravel billions in digital currency On October 29, 2026, Binance—the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange—found itself at the center of the…
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Why the African Cup of Nations is sticking to every two years The African football governing body has reversed a bold decision that could have…
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As the third Russia-Africa Summit unfolded in Moscow on October 28-29, 2026, Benin’s delegation faced a pivotal challenge: how could Cotonou harness international partnerships to…
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Can Cotonou’s energy summit unlock Africa’s economic potential? Held in Cotonou from October 28 to 30, 2026, the 12th African Think Tanks Summit (#ATTS2026) is…
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Across the shifting landscape of global diplomacy, Russia has intensified its involvement in Africa over the past decade. Through strategic political alliances, defense collaborations, private…
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