Category: Analyses
Angélique Kidjo’s hollywood milestone as first sub-saharan afropop female artist
An emblematic milestone has been etched into the annals of global culture. With her star unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Angélique Kidjo has achieved a historic first: she
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s financial reliance on ECOWAS: a policy contradiction
While Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s official communications consistently lambaste ECOWAS, frequently branding it a puppet manipulated by Western powers, the financial reality presents a markedly different narrative. Beyond the political denunciations,
Read MoreEscalating violence in northern Niger tests military junta’s control
In Niger, the escalating security crisis continues to expose the fragility of the military junta’s nationalist rhetoric. The recent dual assault, claimed by the Movement for the Justice and Freedom
Read MoreJournalists in Burkina Faso forced into military-style re-education
An unsettling image has emerged in Burkina Faso: scores of journalists, most hailing from the Ouagadougou region, have just completed what authorities labelled a ‘patriotic training’ session. Beneath the sanitized
Read MoreTobacco tax reforms: a lifeline for Cameroon’s public health system
Why tobacco taxes could transform public health in Cameroon A three-day workshop in Mbankomo shifted the national conversation from hospital construction to tax policy—but with a clear goal: leveraging fiscal
Read MoreSenegal’s economic governance challenges: a critical lesson for emerging markets
ID 1007366 Between 2024 and 2026, Senegal experienced one of the most revealing periods in its recent history concerning governance, country risk assessment, strategic communication, and international perception. This era,
Read MoreBénin’s new senate: institution or shadow government?
The official inauguration of Benin’s first Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by the election of former president Patrice Talon as its president on August 6, marks a significant milestone
Read MoreNiger three years after the coup: promises unmet amid growing disillusionment
When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power in Niamey on July 26, 2023, his justification rested on three pillars: restoring national sovereignty, eradicating terrorism, and ending foreign interference in Niger’s affairs.
Read MoreTogo: from regime loyalist to prisoner of conscience
In an unprecedented act of defiance, a former Togolese defense minister and one-time architect of the regime’s policies has launched a hunger strike from her prison cell, escalating a dispute
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s self-justification strategy amid RSF allegations
The Burkinabè authorities appear to favor a strategy of self-justification over genuine transparency when responding to criticism. In a public address during the national flag-raising ceremony on August 3, Communication
Read MoreSénégal: deciphering bassirou diomaye faye’s strategic approach toward ousmane sonko
In the vibrant political landscape of Sénégal, understanding the strategic maneuvers of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, particularly concerning his relationship with Ousmane Sonko, is crucial for anyone following Sahel current
Read MoreBénin: presidential clemency redefines justice, offering a second chance
When President Romuald Wadagni granted freedom to an individual previously condemned to two centuries of incarceration, he did more than just sign an act of grace. He initiated a significant
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