The United States has issued its sternest travel advisory for three Sahel nations in 2026, but the decision didn’t come in a vacuum. Behind the
Author: Pierre Tchuente
Journalist
Deadly ambush on Niger’s Agadez-Arlit road exposes systemic security gaps
The hidden forces behind Niger’s deadly roadside ambush The October 20 attack near Agadez wasn’t just another casualty in the Sahel’s widening shadow war —
Burkina Faso’s jihadist insurgency: behind the recent attacks that threaten security stability
Understanding the latest jihadist claims in Faso’s volatile regions In a new chapter of Burkina Faso’s deepening security crisis, the Group for the Support of
Meloni’s security crackdown on urban unrest: examining the hidden costs of Italy’s tougher stance
Behind Italy’s sudden shift in urban security policy The Italian government’s abrupt pivot toward stricter urban security measures didn’t emerge from thin air. After a
Behind the codeshare deal: why Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France’s Paris-Abidjan link matters
The partnership between Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France is entering a new phase, with a strategic codeshare agreement set to launch on October 25,
Inside the silent detention of Niger’s journalist moussa kaka: what authorities refuse to disclose
Behind the veil: uncovering the unspoken reasons for Moussa Kaka’s arrest In the heart of Niamey, the capital of Niger, a shadow of uncertainty has
Burkina Faso’s capital punishment resurgence: examining the security paradox in Traoré’s regime
The hidden calculus behind Burkina Faso’s return to capital punishment The resurgence of the death penalty in Burkina Faso marks more than just a legislative
Mali’s billion-dollar Russia deal: behind the high-cost gamble for national security
Nearly one billion dollars. That is the staggering amount Mali’s transitional government has committed to its military partnership with Russian forces, first through Wagner Group
Benin’s media regulator investigates CNews: the hidden forces shaping the debate on hate speech
Behind the push to remove CNews from Benin’s airwaves The recent call by Benin’s presidential envoy, Romuald Wadagni, to remove the French news channel CNews
Inside the $17.6 million Congo-Texas money trail: political ties and financial opacity under scrutiny
The hidden mechanisms behind a controversial Washington-linked Congo transfer In May 2025, a routine government transaction from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to a
France’s internal unrest: the hidden catalyst behind Sahel’s anti-West turn
The images have become unmistakable: shattered storefronts, police baton charges, flaming dumpsters, and clouds of tear gas. Each surge of protest in France is instantly
Behind the deadly drone strike in South Sudan’s Abyei: unraveling the hidden motives
What triggered the drone assault on Amiet Market? The midday attack on the bustling Amiet Market in Abyei’s contested zone has left at least 73