Two African capitals, two distinct interpretations of legal sovereignty The capital cities of Sénégal and Togo are currently showcasing sharply contrasting philosophies regarding the enforcement of constitutional law. Recent landmark decisions by…
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Togo’s shifting alliances: mercenaries and warships enter the equation
In a quiet but strategic move, Togo has begun reshaping its security partnerships in the face of rising jihadist threats across the Sahel. The country, long seen as a stabilizing force in…
Africa’s critical minerals revolution: turning 29 trillion dollars into economic power
In a historic gathering in Abidjan, African nations and global partners united to chart a new course for the continent’s critical minerals—valued at $29.5 trillion—aiming to transform these resources into engines of…
Burkina Faso egg price cap: a misguided move that stifles business
Government intervention puts Burkina Faso’s poultry sector in peril Producers and distributors in Burkina Faso’s poultry industry are reeling from a government decision that threatens the very foundations of their livelihoods. In…
Bénin : 13 nouveaux ambassadeurs présentent leurs lettres de créance à Romuald Wadagni
Bénin Bénin : 13 nouveaux ambassadeurs présentent leurs lettres de créance à Romuald Wadagni Treize ambassadeurs nouvellement accrédités auprès du Bénin sont reçus, ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026, au palais de la…
Senegal mourning as sonko pays tribute to late serigne abdou bakhi mbacké
Dakar — The political landscape of Senegal was struck by profound grief following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The revered…
Escalating violence in the Sahel amid russian military ties
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…
Sénégal: high court to judge former minister over mining sector dealings
The judicial calendar for Senegal is taking shape. The High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the start date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, a former Minister of…
Bénin’s election commission explores AI training in India to boost electoral integrity
Election officials from Benin’s autonomous electoral commission (CENA) are undergoing specialized training in New Delhi, India, from July 6 to 10, 2026. The program focuses on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into electoral…
Benin election commission officials train in india on ai tools for voting
Benin election commission officials train in india on ai tools for voting A delegation of senior officials from Benin’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) is currently undergoing specialized training in New Delhi,…
Bénin: CENA officials train in India on AI for elections
Modernizing electoral processes with artificial intelligence From July 6 to 10, 2026, a delegation of officials from Benin’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) participated in a specialized training session in New Delhi,…
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…