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In Burkina Faso, the detention of Guy Hervé Kam, an opposition figure and prominent civil society activist, has intensified debates surrounding the country’s judicial practices and respect for fundamental rights. Kam, a co-founder of the civic movement Balai Citoyen and leader of the political group Sens, was hospitalized in early June due to health complications, […]
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De Bamako à Bangui, en passant par Niamey, les « Maisons russes » se sont imposées comme l’un des principaux instruments de la stratégie d’influence russe sur le continent africain. Officiellement dédiés à la coopération culturelle et éducative, ces centres sont aujourd’hui présents dans plus de vingt pays et constituent un pilier essentiel du soft […]
Le Niger a officiellement engagé son processus de retrait de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI), une décision qui s’inscrit dans la dynamique de rupture engagée par les autorités militaires depuis leur arrivée au pouvoir en juillet 2023. À travers ce choix, Niamey affirme vouloir défendre sa souveraineté et remettre en cause le fonctionnement d’une institution […]
The Togolese authorities have suffered a significant setback at the regional level. The ECOWAS Court of Justice, upon a petition filed by civil society groups and democratic organizations, ruled that the constitutional revision enacted in March 2024 violated democratic principles and undermined constitutional order. Judicial ruling undermines government’s claims This verdict constitutes a major blow […]
The military junta’s strategic shift toward Russia following the July 2023 coup has failed to curb the escalating jihadist insurgency in Niger. Despite promises to restore security, coordinated attacks on military positions have intensified, inflicting heavy losses on the nation’s defense and security forces. In one of the deadliest assaults in recent memory, at least […]
The transitional authorities in Burkina Faso, which assumed power following the September 2022 coup, have opted for a confrontational stance rather than constructive dialogue in response to a resolution from the European Parliament addressing human rights and public freedoms in the country. Rather than engaging in transparent exchanges, the military-led administration summoned the European Union’s […]
The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to power in Burkina Faso has positioned him as a prominent figure in Africa’s sovereignist movement. Through a robust communication strategy and an extensive presence on digital platforms, the Burkinabe authorities are vigorously promoting the narrative of a significant economic recovery underway. This storyline has been amplified by a […]
In Togo, the name Marguerite Gnakadé has increasingly come to symbolize the political pressures facing the country’s opposition. A former Minister of Defense from 2020 to 2022—making her the first woman to hold this position—she has been detained for 277 days following her public criticism of Faure Gnassingbé‘s governance and her call for a peaceful […]
Dakar – A major regional effort is underway in the capital of Sénégal, where more than 80 specialists from 19 African nations have convened to refine the quality and consistency of data used in the fight against polio. This collaborative mission is focused on enhancing disease detection and sharpening the precision of vaccination campaigns to […]
Michael Olise, the 24-year-old dynamic winger, is making a significant impact during his inaugural World Cup campaign with the French national team. His electrifying performances, both for Les Bleus and with Bayern Munich, where he remains under contract until June 2029, have certainly turned heads. Despite his long-term commitment, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez appears […]
In the heart of Douala, the radio station Jambo FM has made a bold strategic move by handing over its most critical time slots to a team of young media professionals. These reporters are currently navigating a landscape of intimidation as they strive to maintain their editorial freedom. Located at the Entrée de la gare […]