Analyses

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 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 […]

When the promise of protection fails the youngest On June 16, Africa observed the Day of the African Child—a moment dedicated to advancing universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene. In Togo, such commemorations typically feature lofty speeches from officials vowing a brighter future. Yet beneath the veneer of official rhetoric lies a stark reality: […]

The Burkina Faso government has recently secured a significant financial lifeline through a newly signed agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) in Baku. This accord, though largely unpublicized in domestic media, represents a critical intervention for the nation’s struggling economy. The allocated funds will be directed toward essential sectors including fuel, food […]

Ouagadougou’s strategic pivot toward Moscow raises questions about true independence The transition government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has made no secret of its ambition: to reclaim Burkina Faso’s national sovereignty. A narrative that resonates strongly with a youthful population eager to break free from the legacy of French colonialism. Yet the rapid and unconditional […]