Category: Analyses
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
Read MoreSenegal 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
Read MoreBurkina 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
Read MoreBurkina 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
Read MoreMedical 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
Read MoreBurkina 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
Read MoreEbola outbreak in eastern DRC: a health crisis amid political and security turmoil
Expert analysis – Global health watch Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC: a health crisis amid political and security turmoil 12 min read Fatou Élise Ba Human Security Program Lead, Institute
Read MoreNiger’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
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