Category: Analyses
Niger’s strategic arms acquisition from Turkey: unmasking the deferred payment framework
During his official visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tchiani made a significant disclosure, revealing that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had authorized the provision of military hardware to Niger without requiring
Read MoreRussian aerial network in Sahel: how Moscow expands its footprint through hidden logistics
While global attention remains fixed on the visibly deployed paramilitary forces of Africa Corps across the Sahel, a far more covert logistical apparatus is silently taking shape behind the scenes.
Read MoreRenewed Benin-China partnership fuels infrastructure drive under president wadagni
With the assumption of office by President Romuald Wadagni, Bénin is embarking on a strategic shift in its development policy. Central to this new era is the revitalisation of the
Read MoreMorocco’s economic vulnerability to a hormuz oil shock highlighted in new study
— A comprehensive collective work examines the global repercussions of conflict A recent collective publication, “Hormuz and the Invisible Fractures: the Price of a Distant War,” released by the Policy
Read MoreThe tenere desert a silent graveyard for migrants fleeing Niger
The Ténéré Desert, stretching across northern Niger, is both a breathtaking expanse of golden dunes and a merciless expanse of death for countless migrants. While global attention often fixates on
Read MoreBénin’s top diplomat concludes extensive west african tour
Bénin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Romuald Wadagni, has successfully concluded a significant diplomatic circuit across West Africa, culminating in Côte d’Ivoire. This extensive tour previously took him to Nigeria,
Read MoreBeyond leaders: Cameroon’s societal complicity in its own challenges
Armand Noutack II: “the true problem of Cameroon isn’t just its leaders, it’s also us” A high school educator and keen political observer, Armand Noutack II, asserts that Cameroonians lack
Read MoreBenin makes secondary education free for all girls
Breaking Barriers: Benin’s Bold Move Toward Educational Equality The Government of Benin has taken a landmark step in advancing social inclusion and women’s empowerment. Following the Council of Ministers’ session
Read MoreBreakthrough in Benin’s public health: billion cfa fund ends emergency care fees
In a decisive move to address a persistent challenge in public health, President Romuald Wadagni announced the immediate release of a one billion CFA franc allocation on June 3, 2026.
Read MoreFMI flags fiscal dominance risks in key African and Asian economies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a comprehensive analysis examining the independence of central banks across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. The findings reveal
Read MoreWadagni’s strategic pivot to Côte d’Ivoire reshapes Bénin’s diplomacy
In a bold diplomatic move following his inauguration, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni opted for Côte d’Ivoire as the destination for his first official international visit. Beyond mere protocol, the working
Read MoreHow Morocco’s wealth gap threatens its future prosperity
In the heart of North Africa, Morocco stands at a crossroads. The nation boasts modern infrastructure—high-speed rail networks, state-of-the-art ports, and sprawling renewable energy complexes—that have positioned it as a
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