The hidden drivers behind Niamey’s aggressive financial ultimatum to Beijing The military regime in Niger, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, is gambling with its economic
Year: 2026
Bénin’s financial diplomacy pays off: behind the scenes of the $460m infrastructure deal
While global financial institutions convened in Bangkok for the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, a quieter but pivotal negotiation unfolded—one that would redefine Benin’s
Inside Chad’s Miski goldfield clashes: what’s driving the escalating violence beyond the headlines
The remote goldfields of Miski, nestled in the rugged Tibesti mountains of northern Chad, have once again become the epicenter of a brewing security crisis
Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral body reform: uncovering the political logic driving change
The announcement by Côte d’Ivoire’s ruling party (RHDP) to submit a comprehensive proposal for a new electoral body to the Interior Ministry has sent ripples
Mali’s military admits civilian harm after strikes — but why the secrecy persists
Behind the opacity: why Mali’s military remains silent on civilian casualties The Malian military’s latest acknowledgment of a “tragic incident”—released on October 14, 2026—has done
Niger’s security budget boom: massive spending but where’s the payoff for citizens?
Despite intense socio-economic pressures and regional instability, Niger has been pouring unprecedented sums into its defense apparatus. But as security spending devours public funds, one
Why Mali’s security shift hinges on learning from Ivory Coast’s antiterrorism playbook
The hidden forces shaping Mali’s counterterrorism pivot toward Abidjan The arrival of Côte d’Ivoire’s top intelligence chief in Bamako on October 15, 2026, marks more
What happens when Mali reaches 322,000 refugees amid regional instability?
Mali’s refugee crisis has crossed a critical threshold, with 322,584 displaced persons—including refugees and asylum seekers—hosted within its borders as of September 30, 2026. This
Joseph Kabila’s armed coalition: a turning point for Congo’s troubled peace efforts
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) faces a pivotal moment as Joseph Kabila, the country’s former president, assumes leadership of a newly formed politico-military
Is Africa Corps in Mali repeating Wagner’s legacy of civilian harm and impunity?
As Mali transitions from the shadow of Wagner to the formation of Africa Corps, a critical question looms: has this shift truly broken the cycle
Could Mali’s counterterrorism strikes have avoided the civilian tragedy in Ségou?
The brutal cost of Mali’s fight against armed groups has once again been laid bare in the village of Zanakoro, Ségou region, where airstrikes have
Can Benin’s maritime registry be exploited by global sanctions evaders?
Is the Benin flag becoming a loophole for sanctions-busting vessels? The interception of the Russian-flagged DF Peak in the Indian Ocean has thrust Cotonou into