Bamako on edge after JNIM video release heightens security fears

In a rapidly deteriorating security environment, the release of a new video by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on Thursday, June 11, 2026, has plunged

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Lomé port faces strike threat: regional economy on edge

The economic engine of Togo is bracing for significant disruption. The union representing employees of the Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL) has officially submitted a three-day strike notice, scheduled from

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Southern Libya serves as strategic rear base for Tuareg rebels’ assault on Kidal

Consistent intelligence reports indicate that the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) has established a strategic corridor connecting Libya to northern Mali via Niger in order to orchestrate their recent military campaign.

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Benin’s asset-light governance model prioritizes development over costly presidential flights

Bénin’s pragmatic departure from traditional presidential aviation In a continent where presidential fleets are often equated with national prestige and sovereignty, the government of Bénin has adopted a distinctly economic

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Benin Mali strengthen bilateral ties with historic Bamako talks

Diplomatic relations between Bénin and Mali have reached a defining moment following a landmark state visit by President Romuald Wadagni to Bamako. The two nations are charting a fresh course

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Burkina Faso adopts ‘comrade’ in public administration

The Burkina Faso public administration has entered a new phase in its ideological restructuring. Effective June 1st, all government agencies are now required to address citizens and service users as

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Bénin’s 2026 budget: a bold leap toward social investment and economic resilience

In a landmark move, the Government of Bénin has approved a revised 2026 budget that redefines the nation’s economic trajectory. Under the leadership of President Romuald Wadagni, this unprecedented financial

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Senegal political analysis: why Ousmane Sonko’s move could backfire

The founder of Afrikajom Center think tank, Alioune Tine, has shared his perspective on Senegal’s evolving political landscape, dismissing speculation of a rift between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye

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Burkina Faso’s diaspora bond raises record 151.5 billion FCFA

Burkina Faso has achieved an unprecedented milestone in its quest for financial sovereignty. The first phase of the Diaspora Bond, launched on May 6, 2026, closed on June 6 with

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Burkina Faso faces tightening grip on two-wheeler trade amid economic strain

The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to power in Burkina Faso has ushered in a period of profound transformation, marked by an intensified centralization of governance. While official discourse champions

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Medical partnership between Sorbonne University and CHIC in Benin

West Africa’s medical and research landscape is on the verge of reaching a groundbreaking milestone. Sorbonne University, one of Europe’s leading academic and medical institutions, has set its sights on

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Burkina Faso’s beauty pageant ban: a marker of escalating authoritarianism

A recent official decree has sent ripples across Burkina Faso. The Burkinabè government has announced the indefinite suspension of all beauty pageants throughout the national territory. While the authorities present

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