Mali insurgent offensive sparks political negotiation talks
Home Expressions by Montaigne Mali rebel offensive: path to comprehensive political negotiations? A debate and current affairs platform featuring contributions from external experts. Middle East and Africa Print SHARE Mali rebel offensive: could it lead to comprehensive political negotiations? Author Jonathan Guiffard Associate Expert – Defense and Africa In Mali,Continue Reading
Psg explores russian transfer market after safonov success
The 2024 summer transfer window at Paris Saint-Germain kicked off with an unexpected signing: Matvey Safonov. The Russian goalkeeper, acquired for €20 million from Krasnodar, has already begun making his mark. Initially positioned as Gianluigi Donnarumma’s backup, Safonov has since outperformed Lucas Chevalier—despite the Frenchman’s €55 million price tag—and isContinue Reading
Central Africa’s trade corridors to go digital by 2030
The National Bureau of Land Freight of Chad (BNFT) has joined forces with freight authorities in Cameroon and the Central African Republic to launch a landmark digitalization pact for Central Africa’s trade corridors by 2030. This groundbreaking agreement aims to revolutionize the movement and transit of goods across the subregion,Continue Reading
ID4Africa 2026: Abidjan hosts key digital identity summit in Côte d’Ivoire
ID4Africa 2026: Côte d’Ivoire leads Africa’s digital identity revolution From 12 to 15 May 2026, the bustling city of Abidjan will play host to the 7th annual ID4Africa General Assembly at the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët. This pivotal event centers on the theme “Digital identity: from public digital infrastructuresContinue Reading
Bénin showcases industrial growth at Africa Forward event in Kenya
Bénin’s industrial leaders pitch opportunities at Kenya summit The Director-General of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the CEO of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, presented the country’s industrial and financial blueprint at the Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect event in Nairobi. Organized with support from Bpifrance, Business France, and Proparco,Continue Reading
Mali’s intensifying security crisis: jihadist-rebel alliance tests the junta and russian strategy
The coordinated assaults by the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25, 2026, represent a pivotal strategic shift since 2012. By simultaneously targeting Bamako, Kati, Kidal, Gao, and Sévaré, these two groups exposed the inherent weaknesses of a security paradigmContinue Reading
Bénin strengthens border security with new US-backed tech at Hillacondji
The government of Bénin, in a strategic collaboration with the United States, has introduced a significant upgrade to its border management infrastructure. The crucial Hillacondji border crossing is now equipped with the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), an advanced technological solution designed to enhance security and improve theContinue Reading
Mali’s Kidal crisis: Russia’s Africa Corps abandons allies in desperate retreat
The 26th of April 2026 will be etched in Mali’s history as a day of deep humiliation. What was meant to be a symbol of Bamako’s restored authority—Kidal—slipped from government control in a single, devastating blow. Yet the military setback pales next to the actions of the Russia-backed Africa CorpsContinue Reading
Senegal and Botswana aim to deepen economic cooperation
The relationship between Senegal and Botswana is poised to enter a dynamic new phase. Following a significant diplomatic exchange, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko have affirmed their commitment to fostering more robust economic cooperation between Dakar and Gaborone. These two heads of state, who assumed leadership within monthsContinue Reading
Mali’s pivot to Russia: an illusory path to stability
Following the withdrawal of French forces from Operation Barkhane and the conclusion of the United Nations peacekeeping mission (MINUSMA), Mali has executed a profound strategic reorientation towards Moscow. This partnership is now epitomized by the Africa Corps, an entity directly reporting to the Russian Ministry of Defense. However, after severalContinue Reading
PSG to screen Champions League final at Parc des Princes
The Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed that the Champions League final against Arsenal FC will be broadcast live at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, May 30. In an official statement, the Parisian club highlights the unique atmosphere awaiting fans at the iconic stadium. “As the heart of the club’s mostContinue Reading
Burkina Faso junta’s sweeping crackdown: nearly a thousand associations suspended
Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities have taken decisive action, suspending 811 associations and dissolving another 118 since mid-April. These measures were attributed to the “non-renewal of their governing bodies” and the application of “existing legal provisions,” though further specifics were not provided. The organizations affected by these suspensions, effective from MayContinue Reading