In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
In a bold interview with Jeune Afrique, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema made no secret of his frustration with the nation’s chronic reliance on imported food. With a sweeping agricultural independence plan now unveiled, Libreville is setting an ambitious target: achieving food self-sufficiency by 2030.
Diplomacy Morocco secures strategic role as AFCONE commissioner for nuclear safety in Africa The appointment of an African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) Commissioner represents a pivotal moment for continental security and development. This role, entrusted to the Union, revolves around enforcing the Pelindaba Treaty to ensure Africa remains free of nuclear weapons. June 26, […]
Since his first term, Donald Trump has systematically reshaped US policy to counter China, which he views as the primary threat to American global dominance. How Cameroon became a key player in Trump’s rare earth strategy The Trump administration has made reducing US reliance on Chinese rare earth minerals a cornerstone of its economic policy. […]
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the volatile region of Minembwe in South Kivu remains engulfed in relentless violence despite repeated calls for peace. Civilians bear the brunt of the crisis, facing daily airstrikes, drone attacks, and forced displacements that have shattered lives and livelihoods. Government officials from both the DRC and Rwanda […]
In the latest Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) report, released in June 2026, the Gabon stands out as one of the few African nations bucking the trend of democratic decline across the continent. While many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa face worsening political indicators, Gabon has been recognized for its positive trajectory following the constitutional return and […]
Rapatriement Tchadian migrants return from Libya with OIM support The government of Chad successfully facilitated the voluntary return of 162 of its citizens from Benghazi, in eastern Libya, with assistance from the International Organization for Migration (OIM). This coordinated effort, led by Chadian consular authorities, also included outreach sessions to educate the Chadian community about […]
The Nigerien Students Association in Russia has confirmed the death of Adamou Abdoulaye Ismaël, who had been missing for several months. In June 2025, the organization issued a search notice for two of its members, one of whom—Abdoulaye Issiaka Ismaël—had already been declared dead on the Ukrainian front. a growing tragedy for nigerien families The […]
Market disruptions reveal deeper economic tensions in Burkina Faso For residents of Ouagadougou, the simple pleasure of enjoying a beer with friends after work has become increasingly difficult to fulfill. Over recent months, beer supplies have dwindled, shelves have emptied faster than usual, and prices have surged. This scarcity has not only frustrated consumers but […]
The latest economic reports from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) may boast an average inflation rate of 0.0% across the region, but this figure is little more than a mirage for households in the Sahel. While coastal nations breathe a sigh of relief, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—members of the Alliance of […]
In a strategic diplomatic push, Mauritania has twice dispatched high-level envoys to Yaoundé within a week to secure Cameroon’s endorsement for Coumba Bâ’s candidacy for Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). The latest visit on June 24 saw Mauritania’s Environment Minister, Bessouda Mohamed Laghdaf, deliver a sealed letter from President Mohamed Ould […]
The Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye traveled to Ouagadougou on April 20, 2026, for an official visit framed as an act of friendship and cooperation. At the time, he held the rotating presidency of the African Union (AU), a role that placed him in a unique position to mediate between the continental body and the Alliance […]
Senior officials from Mali and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening military collaboration between the two nations. The announcement came during high-level discussions held on Thursday, with both sides emphasizing the growing terrorism threat in the region following the partial withdrawal of French troops from Mali. a strategic partnership under scrutiny In a joint […]