The responsibility for the recent unrest extends beyond managing its aftermath. Since assuming power, the leader has progressively reshaped the military into a tool for political control rather than a force dedicated…
Category: Analysis
Gabon’s economy: steering without reliable public data
Running an economy without sufficiently detailed, regular, and accessible data is akin to making decisions with limited visibility. In Gabon, the release of economic indicators by specialized agencies does allow for tracking…
FMI loan and Sonko’s projects under scrutiny
As debates intensify over financial resource management and economic sovereignty, this analysis sheds essential light on the decisions that lie ahead. The recent approval of a substantial loan from the International Monetary…
Tiani’s authority under question after Niger’s 29 August crisis
In Niamey, the apparent calm following the events of 29 August may be hiding the real story. Behind the official statements of control and the assurances from those in power, a question…
RDC-Israël : un rapprochement aux enjeux multiples
Politique RDC-Israël : un rapprochement aux enjeux multiples Emmanuel Kuzamba 04/09/20264 septembre 2026 Le choix de la RDC d’installer une ambassade à Jérusalem est un geste politique beaucoup plus significatif qu’un déménagement…
Niamey’s fragile peace: unrest simmers within Niger’s military ranks
A fragile calm has settled over Niamey this Monday, August 31st. Yet, beneath the re-established quiet of the streets, a palpable tension lingers in the Nigerien capital following a weekend of extraordinary…
Niger: the mutiny that exposes Tiani’s vulnerabilities
The violent events of Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Niamey cannot be dismissed as mere political impatience or dismissed by official rhetoric. The assault carried out by soldiers against Air Base 101…
Alleged africa corps flight in Niamey: a critical test for sahelian security alliances
Reports emanating from Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport describe a tense situation, marked by alleged gunfire and significant movements. Crucially, these accounts indicate that Russian elements of the Africa Corps are urgently seeking…
Burkina Faso’s russian aid: scrutinizing the cost of new alliances
The Russian diplomatic mission in Ouagadougou officially confirmed the delivery of over 500 metric tons of humanitarian food aid to Burkina Faso, valued at an estimated 942,500 US dollars. This significant shipment…
obstacles to land reform in Togo
After sixty years of what has often been described as erratic land management, the Togolese government is now pursuing a bold new agenda: to position the land sector as a key driver…
DIRECT : Retour de Paul Biya au Cameroun
Politique DIRECT : Retour de Paul Biya au Cameroun Le président camerounais Paul Biya est officiellement de retour au Cameroun ce jeudi 20 août 2026. Son avion a atterri en fin d’après-midi…
Burkina Faso: JNIM’s advances reveal critical flaws in national security strategy
Despite persistent efforts to address the ongoing security crisis in Burkina Faso, the nation’s approach to communication and governance remains under intense scrutiny. On August 19, the Group for the Support of…