Burkina Faso’s junta relies on foreign aid despite sovereignty claims

The captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration continues to champion self-sufficiency, yet Burkina Faso remains heavily dependent on humanitarian aid to address its deepening food crisis. Recent donations of 2,422 tons of…

Understanding the blurred line between journalism and activism today

Journalism and activism serve distinct purposes, yet their boundaries are increasingly blurred in today’s media landscape. Few figures embody this tension as clearly as Thomas Dietrich, whose career blurs the…

The decline of kémi séba amid panafricanist fractures

The South African crackdown and the silence of former allies Kémi Séba’s arrest in South Africa and the looming extradition to Benin have left the controversial activist more isolated than…

Bamako demolishes Faladiè market leaving displaced families in crisis

In Mali, the livestock market of Faladiè, located on the outskirts of the capital Bamako, was flattened by bulldozers on Sunday (19.04). This intervention follows a government directive issued in…

Chad commits 1,500 soldiers to un-backed security mission in Haiti

In a significant development for African current affairs, Chad will deploy 1,500 soldiers to Haiti. The troops will join a United Nations security force aimed at combating severe gang violence…

AES passport progress in west african countries

AES passport progress in west african countries

Crackdown on civil society in Burkina Faso intensifies under military rule

Burkina Faso’s military regime tightens grip on civil society amid growing dissent Nairobi — The military government in Burkina Faso has escalated its crackdown on civil society through restrictive legislation,…

FIFA sanctions referee after Senegal Morocco can controversy

The FIFA has imposed a stern penalty on referee Jean-Jacques Ndala following the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final between Senegal and Morocco on January 19. The decision comes after…

The contradictions of Kemi Seba: pan-africanism under the shadow of unlikely alliances

While he frequently styles himself as a “general” for the Black cause and a leading voice for African autonomy against neocolonial influences, Kemi Seba is currently facing a wave of…

Financial markets respond to the election of Romuald Wadagni as Benin’s president

The ascent of Romuald Wadagni to the presidency signifies a pivotal moment for Cotonou’s financial sector. Market participants, both domestic and global, are closely monitoring the initial phase of an…

Leaked audio exposes the hidden motives of kémi séba and the Sahel alliance

A recently surfaced audio recording has sent shockwaves through the diplomatic community, stripping away the carefully crafted public image of activist Kémi Séba. In the leaked exchange, Séba appears to…

Benin election turnout: a 63.55% surge for a revitalised democracy

A historic milestone has been reached in Benin’s political landscape. Following the presidential election held on April 12, the Constitutional Court has officially confirmed a voter turnout rate of 63.55%.…