Tchad: opposition warns of authoritarian slide ahead of protests The political wing of the Wakit Tama movement has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a dangerous authoritarian drift in Chad, calling for nationwide mobilization on May 16, 2026. During a press briefing held to outline its concerns, the coalition highlighted the worsening political […]
The chronic fragility of external energy suppliers has forced Cotonou and Lomé into closer political collaboration. To secure the growth of their industrial zones, the neighboring nations are pooling resources and capital to establish robust electrical sovereignty. On April 23, a fire at Ghana’s Akosombo substation abruptly cut off 1,000 megawatts from the regional grid, […]
Diplomatic thaw between Bamako and Algiers renews regional stability hopes After months of diplomatic friction, Mali and Algeria appear to be turning a new page in their bilateral relations. In Bamako, officials and observers are cautiously optimistic about this thaw, which follows a year marked by sharp exchanges. Tensions escalated in late March 2025 when […]