Dioura’s aftermath: the human and economic toll of Mali’s unspoken defeat
The cost of silence: what Dioura means for Mali’s soldiers, families and economy When Mali’s chief of general staff dismissed the situation at Dioura with a curt “there is nothing…
Niger: how losing citizenship under Tiani reshapes lives, livelihoods and the economy
In Niger, nationality has become a privilege that can be revoked at the whim of the ruling general. Since the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) seized…
What Alain-Georges Moukoko’s appointment means for Libreville’s justice system and citizens
Politics What Alain-Georges Moukoko’s appointment means for Libreville’s justice system and citizens Libreville, Friday, September 18, 2026 – The appointment of Alain-Georges Moukoko as the new prosecutor general at the…
Niger’s CFPD fund: how 1.8 billion FCFA a month shapes daily life and business
When a monthly financial flow of 1.8 billion FCFA becomes the object of a quiet struggle at the very top of the state, the consequences do not stay locked inside…
Mali’s press reforms: what the employers’ unity means for journalists, publishers and the wider economy
The recent employers’ consultations and the proposed prefiguration cell for media self-regulation have been presented as a show of unity. Yet the reality on the ground tells a different story.…
What Niger’s role in Libya’s Fezzan power struggle means for citizens and the Sahel economy
The real-world cost of Niamey’s deepening involvement in southern Libya The consequences of General Abdourahamane Tiani’s growing involvement in southern Libya are already being felt far beyond the desert battlefields.…
Niger’s CFPD dispute: growing fallout, fierce public debate and a 1.8 billion FCFA question still without answers
Why a 2024 decree still shapes today’s argument A signed decree. Billions that could theoretically be mobilised. A brand-new defense architecture. A reshuffling of responsibilities. Then the arrival of yet…


















