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On April 20, 2026, General Évariste Ndayishimiye, then serving as the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), undertook an official “friendship and working” visit to Ouagadougou. This diplomatic engagement aimed …
Burundi and Mali: how authoritarian regimes leverage perceived threats to consolidate power Read More
The Sahel region finds itself at a critical juncture, witnessing the emergence of a formidable new crisis arc that spans from Mali through to Nigeria. This escalating instability is poised …
The Sahel’s evolving crisis arc from Mali to Nigeria and future fragmentations Read More
jnim blockade intensifies threats to west african trade routes Recent terrorist assaults in Mali have severely obstructed vital commercial arteries connecting coastal and Sahelian nations. On April 25, Mali experienced …
Jnim blockade intensifies threats to west african trade routes Read More
As Gabon aspires to build a modern Fifth Republic, its media sector is experiencing one of the most severe crises in its history. Print journalism is in decline, online media …
Gabon’s media crisis threatens its democratic future Read More
SECURITY CRISIS Mali’s escalating conflict threatens Bamako as civilians bear the brunt A new phase of conflict in Mali sees jihadist offensives expanding toward the capital, while the junta’s toughened …
Mali’s escalating conflict threatens Bamako as civilians bear the brunt Read More
The recent death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of former Polisario Front leader Mohamed Abdelaziz, has cast uncertainty over the ongoing negotiations regarding the Western Sahara conflict. Analysts are questioning …
Death of Mohamed Abdelaziz’s son raises questions about Western Sahara peace talks Read More
Mali A recent propaganda video released by the armed group JNIM, an affiliate of Al-Qaeda, offers a stark illustration of the attack carried out on April 25 against the military …
Mali: a propaganda video unveils jnim’s evolving strategic approach Read More
General Abdourahamane Tiani’s recent visit to Ankara, marked by the signing of several cooperation agreements and a joint declaration, unequivocally demonstrated the close political alignment between Türkiye and Niger. Hosted …
Ankara and Niamey strengthen strategic partnership, erdoğan supports general tiani Read More
In a move reflecting the tightening grip on dissent in Niger, activist Nassirou Bodo has been remanded in custody at the Niamey prison. This follows his arrest after he voiced …
Nigerien activist Nassirou Bodo imprisoned for challenging military authorities Read More
Tchad’s democratic backslide: opposition leaders handed harsh sentences The Tchadian authorities have taken another decisive step toward tightening their grip on power by sentencing eight opposition figures to eight years …
Tchad political repression grows as opposition leaders jailed Read More
A concerning escalation of tactics has been observed in Zémio, situated within the Haut-Mbomou prefecture of the Central African Republic. Reports indicate that Russian mercenaries operating in the area are …
Russian mercenaries employ scorched earth tactics, targeting zémio’s agricultural granaries Read More
In Burkina Faso, the ruling military junta has moved to suspend the nation’s leading student organization. This significant development also saw the arrest of the group’s principal leader. The measures …
Burkina Faso’s junta suspends leading student body, arrests chief Read More