The World Bank Group has just approved a massive $200 million package for Togo, aimed at modernising transport infrastructure and reviving a decrepit railway network.
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Beer shortage in Ouagadougou exposes economic strains in Burkina Faso
Residents of Ouagadougou are facing an unprecedented challenge in their daily routines: securing a simple bottle of beer after work has become a logistical hurdle.
Sahel: four years after the break with Paris, the heavy cost of the sovereignist illusion
Four years ago, kicking out the French army and cutting ties with the West was supposed to usher in a ‘second independence’ for Mali, Burkina
Burkina Faso opposition figure Guy Hervé Kam hospitalised, still held without trial for 18 months
The case of Guy Hervé Kam continues to raise numerous questions in Burkina Faso. The lawyer, co-founder of the Balai Citoyen civic movement and president
From Mali to Lake Chad: lack of security strategy turns Sahel into global jihadist hub
The Sahel-Saharan belt has officially become the global epicentre of jihadist activity. From western Mali to the edges of the Lake Chad basin, millions of
Moscow’s ‘Russian houses’ expand cultural influence across Africa
From Bamako to Bangui and Niamey, the network known as “Russian Houses” has emerged as a central component of Moscow’s influence strategy across the African
Niger initiates formal withdrawal from the International Criminal Court
The Republic of Niger has formally commenced its procedure for withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This pivotal decision aligns with a broader reorientation
Niger three years after aligning with Russia: worsening insecurity persists
The military junta in Niger, which in July 2023 shifted its alliances toward Russia in pursuit of enhanced security, has yet to reverse the escalating
Burkina Faso military regime rejects EU criticism with defiance
The transitional government of Burkina Faso, which assumed power following the September 2022 coup, has responded to a recent resolution by the European Parliament regarding
Burkina Faso: scrutinizing the economic narrative under Ibrahim Traoré
The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to power has positioned him as a prominent figure in Africa’s sovereignist movement. Through an assertive communication strategy and
Togo: marguerite gnakadé’s detention highlights political suppression
In Togo, the case of Marguerite Gnakadé has emerged as a stark symbol of the country’s escalating political tensions. A former Minister of Defense—serving from
Senegal’s economic missteps: prime minister sonko’s policies under scrutiny
The era of theatrical posturing and rally slogans has unequivocally ended. Senegal now confronts a moment of profound national disillusionment. The economic, social, and reputational