Category: Analyses
Niger struggles against unending conflict amid shifting power dynamics
The capital of Niger, Niamey, finds itself trapped in a relentless cycle of conflict, regardless of regime changes or dramatic geopolitical shifts. Despite the fall of one government after another,
Read MoreTogo: persistent precarity, rainy season woes, and calls for political renewal
With the perennial return of the rainy season, an all too familiar scenario unfolds across Togo. Roads become inundated, neighborhoods are submerged, homes are overtaken by floodwaters, and families are
Read MoreSahel states forge new parliament amidst security challenges
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is steadily advancing the establishment of its foundational institutions. In Ouagadougou, presidents of the national parliaments from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger recently convened
Read MoreTogo’s new road agencies spark $200 million funding controversy
Togo’s road sector restructure: a veil over $200 million? The Togolese Council of Ministers recently unveiled the establishment of two new entities: AGEROUTE (Road Works and Management Agency) and SONAFIR
Read MoreJihadist video surfaces from Inates attack, reigniting security concerns in Niger’s Tillabéry region
A video, purportedly depicting the June 17, 2026 assault on the military base in Inates, Tillabéry region, western Niger, has been released by jihadist factions operating within the volatile “three
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s anti-France rhetoric faces scrutiny over family visa request
For over two years, Burkina Faso’s government has intensified its antagonistic discourse towards France. Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Paris is frequently portrayed as the vestige of a
Read MoreTogo: a year of unresolved questions after jacques koami koutoglo’s death
Exactly one year ago, on June 26, 2025, Togo was scarred by one of the most heart-wrenching episodes amid the protests that swept across the nation. That day, Jacques Koami
Read MoreJNIM’s direct threats to Niamey residents escalate insecurity in Niger
The security situation continues its concerning trajectory, drawing perilously closer to the Nigerien capital. On June 26, 2026, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) disseminated a
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s diplomatic pivot: charting a path to genuine sovereignty
On June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso formally announced the severance of its diplomatic relations with France. Authorities in Ouagadougou justified this pivotal decision by leveling accusations of « néocolonialisme »,
Read MoreShell’s Gabon oil return: promises vs pitfalls for africa’s offshore sector
Last week marked a significant milestone for Gabon’s energy sector when Shell and the Ministry of Petroleum formalized a memorandum of understanding. The agreement signals renewed interest from major oil
Read MoreNkoemvone: Cameroon’s enduring colonial legacy in cocoa research
Nestled in Nkoemvone, Southern Cameroon, lies an extensive site spanning over three hundred hectares, with ten currently developed. This area, bisected by a paved road and dotted with weathered structures,
Read MorePierre emmanuel binyam’s assessment of maurice kamto’s indispensable role in mrc leadership
Pierre Emmanuel Binyam’s assessment of Maurice Kamto’s indispensable role in MRC leadership Pierre Emmanuel Binyam has articulated a clear stance on the leadership of the Mouvement pour la renaissance du
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