The halls of the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou echoed with high-level discussions this past Tuesday, July 28, 2026, as President Romuald Wadagni of…
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Niger’s diplomatic shift: confronting the reality of national security
Upon assuming leadership, General Abdourahamane Tiani’s administration has prominently featured a distinct foreign policy shift: disengagement from Western partners and cultivating closer ties with new…
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Burkina Faso’s territorial claims: a closer look at ground realities
The transitional government in Burkina Faso asserts control over nearly 75% of the national territory, citing official figures of 74.53%. This narrative aims to project…
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Burkina Faso: national pride initiatives amid deepening security challenges
In Burkina Faso, the line between political messaging and the stark realities on the ground appears increasingly blurred. A recent decree by the military junta,…
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Ibrahim traoré confronts the eastern slave trade: a sahelian reckoning
By publicly addressing the Arab slave trade and its enduring influence on contemporary radical Islam, Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré has not merely provoked; he…
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Bénin tightens enforcement of minimum wage regulations amid persistent violations
The government of Bénin has intensified its stance against employers failing to comply with the national minimum wage, set at 52,000 FCFA. Despite legal provisions,…
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Initiatives pour la paix et la résilience communautaire au Niger : Le dialogue inclusif, une voie salutaire pour le vivre ensemble et la lutte contre l’extrémisme
Partager vers les réseaux Face à l’insécurité et aux menaces terroristes qui sévissent contre plusieurs localités au Niger, divers acteurs tentent à travers des initiatives…
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Burkina Faso: online repression under captain ibrahim traoré’s regime
In Burkina Faso, the struggle for press freedom has transcended traditional newsrooms and field reporting, now manifesting significantly through orchestrated online harassment campaigns and digital…
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Gold mining in africa: transparency gaps in Cameroon and drc
In Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the gold mining sector faces persistent challenges despite ongoing reforms. A recent study by the Institute for…
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Burkina Faso: the solitude of power and the erosion of trust in Ibrahim Traoré
History shows that military leaders who seize power often encounter a paradox: the very instruments of their rise—discourses of strength, disciplined public appearances, and sweeping…
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Burkina Faso: uncovering the hidden fractures within the military junta
While Captain Ibrahim Traoré projects an image of unyielding authority, a covert yet fierce power struggle is unfolding within Burkina Faso’s military and transitional government.…
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger bid for CAN 2032 amid persistent security challenges
The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), positioning the…
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