Three years have passed since Niger entered a period of deepening political, economic, and security turmoil under the rule of a military junta that seized
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Benin tightens enforcement of minimum wage amid persistent violations
The Beninese government has intensified measures to enforce the Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti (SMIG), set at 52,000 FCFA, as widespread non-compliance persists across various sectors.
Burkina Faso : Ibrahim Traoré et sa « milice numérique »
Au Burkina Faso, la bataille pour la liberté de la presse ne se joue plus seulement dans les salles de rédaction ou sur le terrain,
Niamey faces soaring vegetable prices due to poor agricultural planning
In Niamey, the sharp rise in essential vegetable prices has exposed deep-rooted structural gaps in agricultural planning and government inaction. As July 2026 progresses, the
Burkina Faso: captain Ibrahim Traoré’s governance amidst escalating internal strains
A recurring pitfall, as ancient as conflicts and coups d’état, frequently ensnares military commanders who transition into national leaders: the misapprehension of rhetoric’s potency for
Ibrahim traoré’s challenge: fostering Burkina Faso military unity
The recent public address by Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Ouahigouya has brought to light deep-seated fissures within Burkina Faso’s state apparatus. His reliance on explicit
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger bid for can 2032 amid deepening insecurity
The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have jointly submitted their bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), positioning the proposal
Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré’s rise to power and the erosion of democratic norms
The recent declarations of Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso have intensified discussions regarding the legitimacy of his leadership and the political direction of the
Togo military cooperation with foreign forces raises questions
In any functioning democracy, matters of national defense are inherently governed by confidentiality. Military operations, intelligence activities, and strategic partnerships often operate behind closed doors.
Burkina Faso grapples with security crisis under Traoré’s rule
From stability to insecurity: a nation’s tragic shift The Burkina Faso of yesterday was known for its stability, not its turmoil. While Blaise Compaoré’s 27-year
Mali faces fresh security crisis as scores of soldiers killed in northern attack
At least fifty soldiers lost their lives in a brutal assault in northern Mali, marking yet another escalation in the country’s ongoing security crisis. The
Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré’s regime stifles youth through cut of Moroccan scholarships
The Burkina Faso administration’s abrupt and unilateral termination of scholarships for students aiming to study in Morocco has triggered more than just concern—it has laid