The Kremlin has reaffirmed its commitment to providing military support to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger through the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). For the region’s ruling juntas, this partnership is framed…
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Senegal’s shifting political landscape and Middle East tensions
Senegal’s shifting political landscape and Middle East tensions Dakar — The political scene in Senegal is undergoing significant transformations, while regional and global tensions continue to escalate. This week’s analysis delves into…
Sénégal politics and global tensions unpacked
Sénégal, middle east conflicts and FIFA World Cup 2026 This week’s edition examines Senegal’s evolving political landscape alongside escalating tensions in the Middle East and their potential impact on the upcoming FIFA…
The 10 most authoritarian regimes in sub-saharan africa today
Across sub-Saharan Africa, speaking freely about political matters or challenging those in power can lead to imprisonment—or worse. Over the past few decades, many governments have shifted toward authoritarianism, clamping down on…
Gold for wheat: Burkina Faso’s troubling exchange with Moscow
Rarely has a political decision so starkly exposed the contradictions of a nation’s leadership as the recent move by Burkina Faso. While officials in Ouagadougou trumpet the virtues of regained sovereignty and…
Mali customs reshuffle sparks debate over loyalty vs expertise
In Mali’s strategic National Customs Directorate, even the slightest personnel adjustments can trigger ripple effects across both political and economic landscapes. A recent wave of appointments and transfers has sent shockwaves through…
Civil rule under Niger’s military junta: the fragile position of ali mahamane la mine zeine
In the shifting sands of Niger’s transitional military regime, the line between trusted advisor and political liability can blur with unsettling speed. Recent developments surrounding Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine have…
Togolese private sector warns of debt crisis strangling businesses
Lomé — The Togolese private sector is sounding the alarm as unpaid state debts cripple local businesses. Despite government assurances, delayed payments for completed projects and services have pushed the economy to…
Diplomacy under scrutiny after Togo’s high honor for Burkina Faso
In a move that has sparked both official commendation and private skepticism, the Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs was recently bestowed with the highest honorific distinction of Burkina Faso: the Commander of…
Understanding China’s communist party history and Gabon’s partnership
To mark the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (PCC), the Chinese Embassy in Gabon recently hosted a significant press conference. This event offered crucial insights into the PCC’s remarkable evolution…
Gabon’s economic resilience: how a new macroeconomic model will guide budgetary decisions
How can a nation proactively manage the potential fallout from a sudden drop in oil prices, a surge in inflation, or an escalating public debt, before these factors undermine state finances? This…
How the Sahel juntas are losing ground to jihadist rule
The once-bold Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is now showing cracks in its armour. Despite the rousing speeches of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger’s military leaders about reclaiming sovereignty, the harsh truth…