The violent incident that unfolded on June 18, 2026, at Niamey’s international airport has sent shockwaves through West Africa, coinciding with critical negotiations over the…
View More Geopolitical tensions surge after Niamey airport attack amid Bénin-Niger border talks
Following the 2003 Casablanca attacks, Moroccan authorities adopted a dual strategy to address extremism—not just through tightened security measures but by reshaping the nation’s religious…
View More Morocco’s islamic model as a shield against extremism
Navigating Mauritania’s economic landscape: beyond fuel debates Recent debates over fuel subsidies have inadvertently shone a spotlight on Mauritania’s broader economic policy, revealing both its…
View More Mauritania’s economic policy: balancing growth and social protection
The Republic of Benin has taken a decisive step toward reinforcing its food sovereignty. The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has approved a funding package of…
View More Benin secures major agricultural funding from Islamic development bank
The scandal surrounding mass surveillance in Togo has just reached a dramatic new stage in the unfolding political and media saga. Recent disclosures by journalist…
View More Surveillance of mass in Togo: when power turns to private espionage
The announcement arrived without warning, sending shockwaves through the streets of Bamako and beyond. On June 16, 2026, the Ministry of Economy and Finance unveiled…
View More Mali faces fiscal squeeze amid record gold revenues: a paradox of patriotism
The security landscape in Burkina Faso continues to deteriorate, with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaïda-affiliated faction in the…
View More Security challenges for Burkina Faso’s transitional government after JNIM attack in Ouahigouya
The Burkina Faso’s Higher Council for Communication (CSC) has imposed a 50 million West African CFA franc fine on Canal+ for suspending access to national…
View More Burkina Faso’s media regulator fines Canal+ amid sovereignty debate
Understanding Burkina Faso’s cement price surge and its real causes The soaring cost of cement in Burkina Faso has become a major economic burden for…
View More Burkina Faso’s cement crisis: Faso Mêbo’s role and state communication flaws
Prelude to reconstruction: Faso Mêbo and its dual narrative Conceived as a cornerstone of Burkina Faso’s post-transition renewal, the Faso Mêbo agency was launched under…
View More Investigation into Faso Mêbo agency’s projects amid mismanagement allegations
The escalating terrorist threat in the Sahel has prompted Ivory Coast to take a decisive step toward fostering regional unity. As armed groups continue to…
View More Ivory coast urges Mali and Burkina Faso to unite against rising terror threat
The Beninese government has launched a rigorous campaign against the proliferation of skin-lightening products. Effective since May 5, the sale of numerous creams, lotions, and…
View More Benin cracks down on skin-lightening products amid health concerns