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Three years after the coup: promises unmet, crises deepen On July 26, 2023, General Abdourahamane Tiani declared he had seized power in Niger to rescue the nation from what he described as an unmanageable security crisis. Yet, as the third anniversary of the coup approaches, the reality starkly contrasts with the initial assurances. Security remains […]
The Bold Slogan and the Financial Reality In the official discourse of Burkina Faso’s military leadership under Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the phrase « Y’a pas crédit dedans » has become a rallying cry for economic sovereignty. Repeated endlessly across social media and echoed by regime supporters, it claims that every major infrastructure project—from road rehabilitation […]
Military discipline and national rebuilding: the double-edged sword The Burkina Faso government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has intensified its militarization of society under the banner of patriotism, discipline, and national rebuilding. Yet, recent allegations of sexual abuse involving members of the national women’s football team during a military-run training camp have exposed the dark […]
As Cameroon braces for the 2027 elections, economist Serge Alain Godong offers a blunt assessment of the political landscape Using the lens of game theory and the prisoner’s dilemma, Serge Alain Godong, an economist trained at Sciences-Po Paris and the EHESS, argues that Maurice Kamto’s path to victory in 2018—and likely in the next election—was […]
A breakthrough in cryptographic research has emerged with Anthropic’s Frontier Red Team unveiling new vulnerabilities in two security algorithms: HAWK and a simplified version of AES. While the findings are significant, they don’t spell the digital apocalypse some headlines suggest. Here’s what you need to know. HAWK’s post-quantum flight ends abruptly HAWK was a promising […]
The unveiling of Mali’s new Boeing 737 presidential aircraft on national television last Wednesday has ignited a national debate far beyond its financial implications. While authorities emphasize the deal’s cost-effectiveness highlighting a net expenditure of approximately 6 billion CFA francs after insurance payouts and asset liquidation the timing and nature of this acquisition have exposed […]
Analyzing the Royal Discourse: The Tension Between Sovereignty and Accountability The King’s speech on the 27th anniversary of his accession to the throne, held on July 29, 2026, is a significant political text that encapsulates two decades and a half of national strategy while hinting at the contours of the post-2026 era. Marked by a […]
Hassan Barhdadi Neurosurgeon at the provincial hospital of Skhirat-Temara and health management expert Mohammed VI African Union How Morocco is reshaping Africa’s medical landscape Morocco stands at the forefront of a continental shift toward medical sovereignty, spearheaded by a bold vision to reduce reliance on imported pharmaceuticals. At the heart of this transformation lies the […]
The prolonged closure of the Niger-Benin border, far exceeding initial expectations following technical discussions between the two countries, has entered a new phase of uncertainty. Despite preliminary progress in negotiations, the stance adopted by Niger’s transitional authorities has dashed hopes for a swift resolution. The announcement made by General Abdourahamane Tiani on the first anniversary […]
Upon assuming leadership, General Abdourahamane Tiani’s administration has prominently featured a distinct foreign policy shift: disengagement from Western partners and cultivating closer ties with new allies, particularly Russia. This diplomatic reorientation, framed as a restoration of national sovereignty, now forms the bedrock of the transitional government’s political narrative. However, beneath this display of international assertiveness, […]
In Burkina Faso, the line between political messaging and the stark realities on the ground appears increasingly blurred. A recent decree by the military junta, introducing a ‘memory attire’ to mark key moments in the nation’s decolonization, serves as a prominent example. While presented as a symbol of renewed sovereignty and national pride, this initiative […]
By publicly addressing the Arab slave trade and its enduring influence on contemporary radical Islam, Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré has not merely provoked; he has shattered a long-standing taboo. His statements delve into a blind spot within African historiography, a truth that Gulf powers and certain Western intellectuals prefer to keep unspoken. This political […]