The recent decision by Burkina Faso to sever diplomatic ties with France is beginning to yield tangible consequences, not solely for bilateral relations but, more…
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Niger trapped in endless war as jihadist threat persists
Since a series of political upheavals and power shifts, Niger’s capital, Niamey, has found itself locked in a grinding conflict with no end in sight.…
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Togo’s persistent struggles amid the rainy season intensify calls for governance reform
The recurrence of the rainy season in Togo continues to expose structural vulnerabilities, as flooded roads, submerged neighborhoods, and waterlogged homes become an annual ordeal…
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AES parliament formation raises questions amid escalating jihadist threats
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) advances in structuring its governance bodies. In Ouagadougou, parliamentary leaders from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger gathered under the…
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Togo’s road scandal: how 200 million dollars vanished into new agencies
Togo’s latest infrastructure overhaul: a financial labyrinth in the making The announcement of Togo’s new road governance structure—featuring the Agence de Gestion des Routes (AGEROUTE)…
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New video of Inates attack fuels security concerns in tillabéry region
The region of Tillabéry in western Niger has once again become the focus of escalating security challenges after a video emerged, purportedly showing the assault…
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Wagner in Central Africa: legal mercenaries or criminal group?
The Russian ambassador’s logic is flawed. Wagner kills, tortures, and plunders without any legal standing. Is this legal or illegal, Mr. Bikantov? In a February…
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Burkina Faso’s Traoré family toughens stance on France yet quietly seeks visas
For over two years, Burkina Faso’s leadership has adopted an increasingly confrontational tone toward France. Under Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Ouagadougou has framed Paris as a…
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Togo: unanswered questions linger a year after the death of Jacques Koami Koutoglo
On June 26, 2025, Togo experienced one of the most devastating days during a wave of nationwide protests. The tragic loss of Jacques Koami Koutoglo,…
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Escalating jihadist threats in Niger’s capital city
Emerging Threats Against Niamey’s Inhabitants The security situation in Niger’s capital, Niamey, has taken a dramatic turn as jihadist factions intensify their operations in the…
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Burkina Faso’s break with France: a real sovereign move or just swapping one dependency for another?
On 26 June 2026, Burkina Faso formally severed all diplomatic ties with France, a decision that underscores a growing trend in West Africa. Ouagadougou’s leadership…
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Russia and Niger: second nigerien student dies in Ukraine war
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…
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