Niger: Tiani’s purge and the hidden fractures within the junta

Since the announcement of an alleged coup attempt that was said to have been thwarted, Niger’s leadership has appeared to operate in a state of permanent alert. Behind the cascading…

Civilian massacre in Bandiagara: CNDH reminds Mali of its sovereign duties

As central Mali sinks deeper into a spiral of unchecked violence, the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) has broken its silence following the attacks on Ningari and Sarédina, exposing the…

Foreign military rivalries threaten Togolese sovereignty

In northern Togo, a quiet yet intense geopolitical struggle is unfolding. More than 300 operatives from the Russian African Corps the structure established by Moscow to succeed the Wagner Group…

How Tiani fractured the Niger military

General Abdourahamane Tiani bears a heavy responsibility that extends far beyond merely managing the fallout of the recent mutiny. Since seizing power, he has systematically converted the national army into…

Niger’s leader faces rift with special forces after Russian involvement

In Niamey, the apparent calm following the events of August 29 may be masking deeper tensions. Behind the official statements of control and assurances from the authorities, a pressing question…

Niamey’s quiet streets belie deep military discontent in Niger

A fragile calm settled over Niamey on Monday, August 31st. Yet, beneath the city’s quieted thoroughfares, a palpable tension lingered within the Nigerien capital, following a weekend of extraordinary intensity…

Niger: internal military dissent challenges the Tiani regime

The dramatic occurrences of Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Niamey cannot be dismissed through official rhetoric or mischaracterized as mere “revolutionary impatience” among the troops. The coordinated assault by military…

Niamey’s security dilemma: the alleged departure of Africa Corps

Reports of gunfire and agitated movements near Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport have brought to light a profoundly telling situation. Information suggests that Russian elements of the Africa Corps are urgently…

Burkina Faso’s resources: the true cost of new partnerships with Moscow

An official announcement from Russian diplomatic channels in Ouagadougou has confirmed the delivery of over 500 tonnes of food aid to Burkina Faso, valued at an estimated 942,500 dollars. The…

Togo’s land reform: confronting systemic challenges

After six decades characterized by frequently erratic land management, the Togolese authorities are now articulating a renewed ambition: to transform the land sector into a significant driver of economic development.…

Burkina Faso’s northern security crisis: assessing JNIM’s escalation and state response

Burkina Faso continues to confront a persistent security crisis, with the government’s communication strategy coming under increasing scrutiny. On August 19, the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility…

A financial lifeline from CEDEAO challenges Burkina Faso’s official stance

Despite Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s consistent official pronouncements criticizing the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) as a tool of Western powers, the financial landscape reveals a contrasting narrative. Beyond…