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Barely days after assuming the presidency on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni wasted no time in asserting his diplomatic agenda on the international stage. On…
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The trajectory of indebtedness across the African continent has reached a critical juncture. Between 2021 and 2023, for the first time ever, debt repayments surpassed…
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Within a week of his inauguration as President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni made a bold diplomatic move that signals his administration’s priorities. On May 31,…
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Falsified credentials: a silent cancer in Burkina Faso’s public administration The recent dismissal of three high-ranking civil servants—one from the Presidency, another from the Ministry…
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The Togolese education system has long been plagued by a systemic financial drain, systematically exploiting the anxieties of families awaiting exam results. This long-standing practice,…
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Togo holds a somber distinction as home to Africa’s longest-standing political dynasty. Following the 38-year reign of Gnassingbé Eyadéma, his son, Faure Gnassingbé, is now…
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In Niamey, the announcement of the widespread displacement of 26,000 individuals has ignited a significant wave of legitimate outrage among civil society. By executing this…
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The transitional administration in Burkina Faso, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have reached a critical juncture. Once hailed by supporters as…
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Within the confines of a high-security cell in Pretoria Central Prison, Kemi Seba continues to wield political messaging as a shield against judicial accountability. In…
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