Chad’s economic transition faces tough challenges ahead

Chad’s economic transition is entering a critical phase. The government has been rolling out its « Tchad Connexion 2030 » initiative, a flagship strategy designed to reduce the country’s heavy…

Burkina Faso’s faso mêbo: patriotic drive or burden of double taxation?

While Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Economy and Finance frequently commends the more than 261 million FCFA already amassed by May 15, 2026, under the banner of the « Faso Mêbo…

Malian political tremors: Africa Corps’ Kidal strategy shift sparks speculation

A recent dispatch from Russian-aligned forces, known as the Africa Corps, ostensibly detailing military considerations, appears to conceal a politically charged revelation. Scrutiny of their communication suggests a deliberate effort…

The decline of russian influence in africa: a shift in geopolitical alliances

The fading promise of Russian-backed security in Africa Over the past decade, Russia pursued an aggressive expansion strategy across Africa, leveraging mercenary forces, disinformation campaigns, and anti-Western populism. Yet today,…

Venance konan analyzes the fading face of panafricanism today

As the South African justice system prepares to rule on the fate of Kémi Séba—arrested in mid-April while attempting to enter Zimbabwe illegally—writer Venance Konan questions whether this high-profile panafricanist…

Togo’s 2005 political transition: a legacy of controversy and unresolved justice

Togo’s political narrative is indelibly marked by a pivotal year, 2005, which continues to cast a long shadow over the collective memory and foster national divisions. While some interpret this…

Faure Gnassingbé’s Kyrgyzstan trip: a geopolitical gamble amidst Togo’s economic woes

As the people of Togo daily scan the horizon for a glimmer of relief from soaring living costs and persistent power outages, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé has opted for a…

Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis • Stimson Center

Commentary Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis Coordinated Mali attacks expose state vulnerabilities, insurgent adaptation, and shifting regional alliances across the Sahel North Africa By Salem A. Salem May…

Why Mali’s withdrawal from ECOWAS risks weakening West Africa’s security

In the high-stakes arena of West African geopolitics, timing often dictates outcomes—and missteps can have irreversible consequences. The recent decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso,…

West African fuel costs: a comparative analysis of Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin

In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces renewed challenges. As households endeavor to safeguard their savings against persistent inflationary pressures, a stark reality emerges…

Kemi Seba faces inevitable extradition to Benin

The legal noose around Kemi Seba is tightening. Recently detained in South Africa for breaching immigration regulations, the self-proclaimed panafricanist figure now confronts the consequences of his alleged criminal conduct.…

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…