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Symbolism versus reality in Togo as schools decay amid diplomatic PR

Redrawing geographical borders on a map cannot substitute for structurally sound buildings. By championing a new cartography that accurately reflects the true scale of the African continent, the Togolese administration has executed a clever public relations campaign. While the pan-African sentiment is appealing and the symbolism is potent, the reality on the ground remains stark: […]

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Benin and United Arab Emirates strengthen defense and security alliance

The bilateral relationship between Bénin and the United Arab Emirates is entering a more active phase, particularly within the defense and security sectors. During a recent diplomatic meeting, the newly accredited Emirati Ambassador, Hazza Mohamed Alqahtani, held talks with Gildas Agonkan, the Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic in charge of National Defense. […]

Embrace the Sovereignist Mirage: How Niamey Trades Ideological Purity for un Aid

Since the July 2023 coup, Niger’s military junta has cultivated a lucrative political commodity: a facade of sovereignty. Through martial rhetoric, dramatic exits from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), and theatrical expulsions of diplomats, the Niamey regime tirelessly proclaims it has shattered the chains of international […]

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Turning the fuel blockade into a national crisis: Mali’s economy under siege

Since September 2025, the fuel convoy blockade imposed by the JNIM has turned Mali’s supply routes into true front lines. In Bamako and in cities upcountry, shortages have made transport pricier, disrupted electricity, paralyzed economic activities, and impacted essential services. A year later, this economic asphyxiation strategy mostly exposes a key weakness of the military […]

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Neglects Togo administration public welfare to fund foreign military forces

In northern Togo, a quiet yet intense geopolitical rivalry is unfolding. Reports indicate that over 300 personnel from the Russian Africa Corps the successor entity to the Wagner Group are currently operating within the country. Concurrently, Turkey is expanding its own security footprint in the region, largely through operations linked to the private military firm […]

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Commits Al Aminou Lô to the Sénégal 2050 blueprint during policy address

Speaking before the National Assembly, Al Aminou Lô addressed lawmakers to clarify any doubts regarding the strategic path of the administration since he assumed leadership at the Primature. Upholding the national strategic vision During his milestone policy speech to parliament, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô made it clear that his administration will prioritize continuity. […]

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Wasting two million dollars on prestige diplomacy sparks outrage in Togo

While citizens in Togo struggle with a suffocating economic crisis and skyrocketing living costs, the government’s lavish spending on international prestige has ignited public fury. Investigations into sovereignty budgets and foreign influence contracts reveal that lobbying, voting, and promoting the “new map of Africa” at the United Nations cost Togolese taxpayers an estimated 2 million […]