The northern reaches of Mali have once again become a battleground as fierce fighting erupted near Tin Araban, close to Tabankort, pitting a heavily escorted
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The human toll of Russia’s exclusive alliance in the Sahel
The Sahel’s Costly Pledge for Security The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—has doubled down on its exclusive military partnership with
Senegal’s political shifts and global tensions explored in latest analysis
This week’s episode delves into two pivotal topics shaping Senegal’s political landscape and the broader geopolitical stage. At home, the nation is navigating uncharted territory
Top 10 most repressive regimes in subsaharan africa
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, freedom of speech on political matters or criticism of ruling powers can lead to imprisonment or even death. Over the past decades,
Burkina Faso’s gold flows to Moscow as hunger grips the nation
From rhetorical sovereignty to tangible hunger The contrast could not be more stark. On one side, a government touts its “reclaimed sovereignty” with absolute intransigence
Power struggles behind Mali’s customs reshuffle exposed
The Malian Customs Directorate stands at the heart of a delicate balance between economic necessity and political maneuvering. A recent wave of appointments and transfers
The fragile grip of civilian authority in Niger’s military junta
In the shadow of Niger’s military-led transition, the line separating a trusted ally from a person under suspicion can vanish without warning. Recent developments surrounding
Togo private sector struggles under state debt burden
The private sector in Lomé is sounding the alarm as delays in government payments cripple operations. Despite reassurances from officials, the soaring interior debt—funds owed
Togo Burkina diplomatic ties scrutinized after high honor
The Burkinabé government has recently bestowed upon Togo’s Foreign Minister the highest national honor, the Commander of the Order of the Stallion. While official channels
Abidjan’s Urban Renaissance: Building a Sustainable African Metropolis
Transforming Abidjan: A Vision for a Modern City The city of Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire, is undergoing a major transformation to become
Gabon’s new macroeconomic framework: navigating debt, oil, and inflation challenges
How can a nation proactively address the potential impact of plummeting oil prices, escalating inflation, or a surging public debt before these factors destabilize state
Sahel alliances crumble as JNIM tightens grip on power
Two years after the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) was formed with great fanfare, its once-imposing facade is now showing dangerous cracks. Behind the bold