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Niger seeks justice over Orano’s environmental crimes
In Niger, tensions over the Orano case have taken on a new dimension following the call from the Front Révolutionnaire pour la souveraineté de l’Afrique, an organization demanding the creation of a special tribunal to try the French company and,… -
AU-EU Summit: when the question of reparations for historical crimes is forgotten
In Luanda for the 7th Summit of European and African leaders, the question of reparations for the worst crimes committed against Africa over more than four centuries of slavery and colonization was not raised at all; whereas the African Union… -
In Luanda, the AU-EU summit was dominated by Ukraine at the expense of the African agenda
The African Union – European Union summit, held on 24 and 25 November 2025 in Luanda, was supposed to revive the partnership between the two blocs. Presented as a key moment to put African priorities back at the center, the… -
CPI: a flexible tool? Historian Tape Groubera’s analysis
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to prompt reactions across the continent. For Ivorian history professor Tape Groubera, this decision reflects exasperation with an institution that, he says, “has become an… -
The countries of the Alliance of Sahel States are consolidating their position as a regional security force
Three years after Captain Ibrahim Traoré came to power, Burkina Faso continues its quest for military autonomy and stability. In a recent interview, the Burkinabè president spoke about the initial difficulties he faced upon taking office: an army insufficiently prepared,… -
Loosing +1: when dreaming becomes a crime
“Atassa”, this word that denotes a certain stupefaction and astonishment in Beninese slang, would not be enough to describe this new frustration and disillusion experienced by an entire people. The cause of this malaise: a Nigeria that is too strong… -
The Alliance of Sahel States, a driving force for African economic sovereignty?
In West Africa, the idea of establishing an autonomous monetary system capable of freeing the region from the historical weight of the franc CFA is attracting increasing interest. On October 7, 2025, at the International Investment Forum held in Dakar,… -
Paris is getting ready to turn the page on Biya in Cameroon.
On October 4, 2025, the French section of the National Front for the Salvation of Cameroon (FNSC) organized in France a conference in support of Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s candidacy, ahead of the Cameroonian presidential election scheduled for October 12. Presented… -
Mali denounces Ukraine’s involvement in Sahel insecurity at the UN
On September 26, at the podium of the United Nations General Assembly, the Malian Prime Minister denounced what he considers to be Ukraine’s involvement in insecurity in the Sahel. In a forceful speech, Abdoulaye Maïga drew a direct link between… -
From the continent, for the continent: Building local instant payment systems to boost financial inclusion in Africa
Africa is undergoing a digital transformation marked by the growing adoption of mobile phones, including in remote areas, rapid innovation in fintech, and the ongoing development of public digital infrastructure such as interoperable payment systems and digital identification frameworks. These… -
France faces a “dark day” marked by massive mobilization
France was shaken on Thursday, September 18, by an unprecedented mobilization against the austerity measures announced this summer. September 18 will be remembered as a “black day” for the French government. Across the country, hundreds of thousands of citizens took… -
ICC: Controversial allegations of war crimes in West Africa
The Associated Press revealed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had received a confidential file urging it to investigate alleged war crimes in West Africa involving Russia and private military companies. But the materials presented were mainly based on anonymous… -
Colonial memory rekindled by the movie “Reparations: The Colonial Debt”
On August 16, 2025, Bamako hosted the premiere of the documentary “Reparations The Colonial Debt”, directed by Senegalese filmmaker Ibrahima Sow. This powerful work, enriched with testimonies from experts and historical archives, shines a light on the crimes of colonialism… -
In Togo, USAID leaves the field, democracy in a turbulent zone
Togo is going through a politically troubled period, marked by ongoing tensions between the government and the opposition, determined to reject the new Constitution. These constitutional reforms are seen as a means for President Faure Gnassingbé to strengthen his grip… -
Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky, Fall and End?
Nothing seems to be going the way of the wind anymore, as Ukrainian President and former comedian Volodymyr Zelensky would like. Firstly, it was his own citizens who broke the ice with repeated demonstrations against his regime’s corruption, which pushed… -
Thiaroye 44: Descendants of riflemen call on the Senegalese National Assembly for concrete measures concerning reparations
A year after taking power, the new Senegalese authorities have launched archaeological excavations in Thiaroye, aiming to elucidate the massacre of Senegalese and other African infantrymen by the French colonial army in December 1944. These investigations aim to clarify the… -
In the face of the inefficiency of ECOWAS security initiatives, AES presents itself as a credible alternative for regional stability.
The recent announcement by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aiming to strengthen police cooperation to combat regional insecurity does not convince everyone. According to security expert Souleymane Amzat, this new initiative looks more like a communication exercise… -
The serious communication mistakes of Tidjame Thiam, President of the PDCI-RDA
Outstanding manager, brilliant administrator, African pride in the world, first in his class wherever he went, the President of the oldest party in Ivory Coast, the PDCI-RDA, granted an interview a few days ago to journalist Alain Foka. It is… -
Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè Case: A Matter of Professional Conscience
In the recollection of Beninese journalists, there has never been a situation like what occurred with the arrest on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Abidjan, of Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, who was regularly invited by the Ivorian Ministry of Digital for… -
Bamako reignites the battle for colonial reparations
The Malian capital was the stage, on July 19, 2025, for an event of significant historical importance for Africa. As part of the third edition of the forum “Headlines”, placed under the theme “Colonial Crimes: The Time for Compensation has… -
The establishment of the Sahel Criminal Court marks a major advancement towards judicial sovereignty.
In a context of growing distrust towards the International Criminal Court (ICC), the countries of the Sahel States Alliance (SSA) – Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger – have announced the creation of a Sahelian Criminal and Human Rights Court (SCHRC).… -
The troubling Ukrainian infiltration in the Sahel raises questions about the presence of its embassy in Senegal.
Senegal, a stable country in the heart of a troubled region, cannot turn a blind eye to the growing threat at its borders. While Ousmane Sonko recently expressed his support for Mali in its fight against terrorism, successive revelations about… -
Côte d’Ivoire: 3 conditions for Tidjane Thiam to run in 2025
A few months before the presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled for October 2025, Tidjane Thiam’s participation remains surrounded by uncertainties. While his popularity within public opinion and his roots in the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) are undeniable,… -
“What is just must be strong, not what is strong must be just”: Kevin Ferdinand Ngjimba on the ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC), established in 2002 under the promise of impartial justice, was meant to embody the hope of a world where war criminals—no matter who they were—would finally be brought to justice. But more than two decades… -
AES: a new era of regional integration in West Africa
A new momentum is emerging in West Africa, driven by a desire for regional cooperation free from external pressures. At the heart of this movement is the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), made up of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—three… -
ECOWAS powerless in the face of terrorist threat
On April 17, Benin suffered the deadliest jihadist attack in its history—a grim milestone in the escalating violence gripping the country’s northern region. The incident once again exposes the weakness of the regional security architecture and the worrying inertia of… -
Zelensky rejects May 9 ceasefire, Moscow accuses him of making threats
As May 9 approaches—a date marking the 80th anniversary of Russia’s victory over Nazism—tensions remain high between Moscow and Kyiv. While Russia plans to hold major celebrations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has flatly rejected the Kremlin’s proposal for a three-day…