Nearly two months after Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni visited Niamey, and five weeks following technical discussions between experts from both nations, expectations for a swift resolution to the Niger–Benin border

In Burkina Faso, the line between political spectacle and the stark realities on the ground appears to blur with each passing day. A recent decree by the military junta, introducing

Three years have passed since Niger’s military leadership seized power in July 2023, promising a historic turning point to restore national sovereignty and security. Yet, the reality for many Nigeriens

Government intensifies action against wage violations The government of Bénin has adopted a firm stance against employers failing to comply with the legal minimum wage, known as the Salaire Minimum

In Burkina Faso, the struggle for press freedom has evolved beyond newsrooms and field reporting, now manifesting through digital campaigns and orchestrated harassment on social media platforms. A significant investigation

Residents of Niamey are grappling with a sharp increase in the cost of essential vegetables, exposing deep-rooted flaws in agricultural planning and government inaction. As July 2026 unfolds, the price

The age-old trap of military leaders ascending to power—confusing powerful rhetoric with ground realities and misreading public silence as unwavering support—appears increasingly evident in Burkina Faso. Behind carefully staged appearances,

Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s recent address in Ouahigouya has laid bare a fundamental fracture within Burkina Faso’s military leadership. His unfiltered rhetoric—marked by blunt threats and coarse language—exposes not strength, but

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have jointly submitted an official bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), positioning it as a symbol of unity among the three

The military takeover and its implications In Burkina Faso, each public statement by Captain Ibrahim Traoré deepens the debate surrounding the nature of his authority and the political trajectory of

The presence of foreign military personnel on Togolese soil has sparked growing questions, as authorities remain tight-lipped about their exact roles and the terms of their deployment. Observers have noted

There was a period when Burkina Faso garnered more attention for its stability than for its misfortunes. This era, however, was not without its detractors. Blaise Compaoré faced accusations of