Analyses

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 […]

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, […]

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 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: […]