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Tinubu’s European sojourn reveals Nigeria’s strategic calculus before independence day
Nigeria’s president returns amid independence countdown with reform agenda under scrutiny The arrival of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos on September 29, 2026,…
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Burkina Faso’s security crisis: examining Ibrahim Traoré’s legacy through displaced lives
When Ibrahim Traoré addressed the nation to present his four-year record in late September 2026, the official narrative centered on military operations, reclaimed territories, and…
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Behind the scenes of Cameroon’s Thali permit deal: why Prime’s investment is a lifeline for the stalled oil project
The Thali oil project has reached a pivotal moment in Cameroon, where Tower Resources, the British operator behind the offshore permit, has secured presidential approval…
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Nigeria’s banditry crisis: how a shadow economy fuels mass kidnappings in the north
Behind the surge of mass kidnappings in Nigeria’s north The recent wave of mass kidnappings in Nigeria’s north is not merely a security crisis —…
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How Algeria’s counter-terror expertise is reshaping Benin’s defense strategy
In a calculated move to address evolving regional threats, Benin is aggressively expanding its military partnerships with Algeria emerging as a key player in this…
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Inside Mali’s war: why civilian casualties keep rising despite military operations
The silent toll behind Mali’s military campaigns: what happens when civilians pay the price The government’s stated goal of restoring security in Mali has come…
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The hidden pressures pushing Mali to seek BOAD’s fuel import loan
The Malian government has taken an unprecedented step to address its deepening energy woes, securing an urgent 8 billion CFA francs loan from the West…
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Burkina Faso’s gold refinery RAFFINOR-BF: transparency gaps in storage and control raise sovereignty questions
The inauguration of Burkina Faso’s first national gold refinery, RAFFINOR-BF, on 28 September 2026 by transitional leader Ibrahim Traoré marked a milestone in the country’s…
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Niger’s competitive dialogue reform: three years of empty promises in public procurement
Why Niger’s public procurement reform failed to deliver on its promises The Nigerien government’s bold 2022 reform, designed to modernize public procurement through the competitive…
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Behind the UN podium: Benin’s blueprint for west African security cooperation
When the United Nations General Assembly’s 81st session opened its doors in New York, all eyes were on the speeches of Mali, Burkina Faso and…
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How Cotonou’s francophone civil society is quietly reshaping the conflict prevention agenda before Phnom Penh
Behind closed doors in Cotonou, a coalition of francophone NGOs is working to ensure the 2026-2028 peace agenda translates from rhetoric into tangible action before…
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