Month: July 2026

Lomé has quietly expanded its security partnerships, welcoming Russian forces and Africa Corps units alongside longstanding collaborations with Turkey. This strategic shift reflects growing concerns over cross-border threats from Sahel jihadist factions. New defense alliances take shape Since 2025, the Togolese government has intensified its defense cooperation with Moscow, culminating in the arrival of Africa Corps personnel. Simultaneously, long-secret agreements with Ankara have provided critical aerial surveillance capabilities and logistical support. Russia’s expanding footprint in West Africa The Africa Corps deployment marks a significant escalation in Russian involvement across the…

Togo strengthens ties with Russia and Africa Corps amid rising jihadist threats Lomé has quietly expanded its security partnerships in recent years, forging discreet but strategic alliances to counter the growing influence of jihadist factions across the Sahel. With the support of external actors, Togo is reshaping its defense strategy to protect its northern borders and vital national interests. Turkey’s rising role in Togo’s counterterrorism efforts The search for aerial support and military assistance has led Lomé to deepen its cooperation with Ankara. Over the past decade, Togo has relied…

Togo’s evolving security strategy: partnerships with Russia and Africa Corps gain momentum Lomé is quietly reshaping its defense and security alliances to counter the persistent threat posed by jihadist groups operating across the Sahel. Behind the scenes, the Togolese government has quietly forged strategic partnerships with international actors, including Russia and its Africa Corps, as well as Turkey. These collaborations mark a significant shift in Togo’s approach to regional stability, blending military cooperation with covert operations. From clandestine operations to public defense agreements The Togolese capital has long been a…

Abidjan summit champions Africa’s critical minerals as engine for economic transformation Ministers and development partners from across Africa convened in Abidjan to chart a bold new path for the continent’s critical minerals—valued at a staggering $29.5 trillion—aiming to turn these resources into engines of industrial growth, job creation, and sustainable development. The high-level gathering brought together ministers of Mines, Energy, Industry, Green Economy, and Natural Resources, alongside representatives from the African Union Commission, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, regional development…

Ministers from African nations abundant in critical minerals convened in Abidjan to forge a unified strategy, aiming to harness their vast underground wealth—valued at $29.5 trillion—to fuel economic, industrial, and social transformation. The focus? Local value addition, sustainable financing, and building robust regional supply chains to meet surging global demand. On July 10, policymakers specializing in Mines, Energy, Industry, Green Economy, and Natural Resources gathered alongside representatives from the African Union Commission, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat, the UN Economic Commission for Africa, regional development banks, financial…

Réunis à Abidjan, les pays africains producteurs de minéraux critiques et leurs partenaires au développement ont affiché une ambition commune : faire des ressources stratégiques du continent un véritable moteur de transformation économique, industrielle et sociale. Au cœur des débats, la création de valeur locale, le financement du développement et l’émergence de chaînes de valeur régionales capables de répondre à la demande mondiale en pleine explosion. Les pays africains riches en minéraux critiques et plusieurs partenaires au développement se sont retrouvés vendredi 10 juillet à Abidjan lors d’une conférence ministérielle…

In a decision that has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso’s poultry industry, the government recently imposed a price ceiling of 100 F CFA per egg for consumers, setting the wholesale price at 2,600 F CFA per tray and 2,750 F CFA for retailers. While framed as a move to safeguard household purchasing power, the measure risks crippling small and medium-sized poultry farmers already struggling to stay afloat. Why capping egg prices ignores economic reality The government’s price freeze fails to account for the soaring costs of feed, the lifeblood of…