Category: A la Une
Burkina Faso: the state’s grip on charitable initiatives raises concerns
Burkina Faso has entered a new phase in its approach to charitable actions, as the Ministry of Solidarity imposes strict regulations on humanitarian efforts. Under the new directive, any form
Read MoreThe fragile position of civilian leaders in Niger’s military-led transition
In the shifting sands of Niger’s military-led transition, the line between trusted ally and potential liability has proven dangerously thin for civilian leaders. The case of Prime Minister Ali Mahamane
Read MoreRussian mercenaries and the central african republic’s conflict economy: a deep dive into resource exploitation
The Central African Republic (CAR) has grappled with profound instability since at least 2004, when a three-year civil war engulfed the nation, followed by persistent battles against insurgent groups. In
Read MoreTogo and Burkina Faso: a diplomatic honor with hidden motives
The recent elevation of Togo’s Foreign Minister to the rank of Commander of the Order of the Stallion—the highest honorific distinction in Burkina Faso—has been hailed by official channels as
Read MoreStamford Bridge shake-up: chelsea’s transfer window puts stars at risk
Stamford Bridge shake-up: chelsea’s transfer window puts stars at risk Mercato Fulham vs Chelsea Fulham Chelsea Premier League Chelsea vs Juventus FC Juventus FC Jeux d’amitié des clubs Chelsea vs
Read MoreStrategic partnership or new dependency: Russia and Sahel states in Niamey
The second round of high-level consultations between the foreign ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and their Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, convened in Niamey on July 8, 2026,
Read MoreBurkina Faso bans poverty porn to uphold human dignity
The Government of Burkina Faso has enacted stringent legislation prohibiting the practice known as poverty porn, a term coined by sociologists to describe the exploitation of human suffering for emotional
Read MoreBurkina Faso faces a critical phase in its asymmetric war against terrorism
The human cost of Burkina Faso’s security battle Once again, the nation mourns a heavy toll. Recent assaults have claimed the lives of at least fifty soldiers and members of
Read MoreGabon advances marine spatial planning for sustainable fisheries
The Gabonese government is actively engaging coastal communities in shaping a national marine spatial plan aimed at balancing conservation with economic development. Teams from the Ministry of Blue Economy are
Read MoreTwo years of AES: sovereignty rhetoric vs concrete realities in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, marks its second anniversary amid a climate of political optimism and growing skepticism. While its leaders frame the
Read MoreMali on the brink: Issouf Ag Maha warns of nation’s collapse
BAMAKO / ANEFIF — Beneath the veneer of strength and sovereignty projected by Mali’s ruling junta, the ground reality tells a far grimmer story. As Bamako’s rhetoric of control clashes
Read MoreBurundi hosts Congo opposition leaders and religious figures for political talks
With the initial date for the Article 64 coalition’s (C64) major constitutional-order march fast approaching, opposition leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo and top representatives of the country’s main
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