The internet is in an uproar following the release of several audio recordings attributed to Pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba. These recordings, whose authenticity is currently the subject of heated debate, suggest direct collusion between the leader of Urgences Panafricanistes and power circles in Niamey, aimed at destabilizing several states within the sub-region. Exchanges with Grave […]
Togo demonstrates commendable economic resilience as its consumer price inflation remained notably subdued in February 2026. Official figures reveal a modest rise, with the inflation rate reaching 0.4% during the month, a slight progression from the 0.2% observed in the preceding period. This controlled increase underscores the nation’s commitment to maintaining price stability, fostering a […]
The United States is actively amplifying its diplomatic signals towards Niger, building upon similar strategic movements and high-level engagements previously undertaken in Mali and Burkina Faso. This concerted effort by Washington signifies a deliberate attempt to re-establish and reinforce its diplomatic footprint across the pivotal Sahel region, underscoring a broader shift in its African foreign […]
The military takeover on July 26, orchestrated by General Tiani, which ousted President Bazoum in Niger, represents the latest in a troubling wave of such events sweeping across the Sahel region. Since 2020, the Sahel has witnessed six coups; with Niger, this tally now reaches seven. The reactions from both regional and international players have […]
Click to expand Image Une télévision montre le signal coupé de la chaîne France 24, quelques heures après que le gouvernement militaire du Burkina Faso ait suspendu la chaîne, le 27 mars 2023. © 2023 Olympia de Maismont/AFP via Getty Images Burkina Faso’s transitional military government has taken further steps to restrict information freedom, ordering […]
