The jihadist coalition Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) has escalated its campaign against Mali, pushing a blockade toward Bamako while targeting a critical energy
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President Faure Gnassingbé’s strategic visit to operation Koundjoaré zone in northern Togo
On May 7, 2026, Faure Gnassingbé, serving as President of the Council and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, carried out a crucial visit to
Togo political opening: opposition gathers after years of restrictions
political reform Togo Togo political opening: opposition holds first authorized rally in years After years of denied public assembly requests, Togo’s opposition coalition finally organizes
Political opening in Togo after years of restrictions
After years of suppressing and banning public gatherings, Togo’s opposition finally secured approval for a landmark rally in Lomé over the weekend. The authorized event
Senegal’s democratic shift: parliament’s evolving role
The current situation in Senegal, defined by a redefinition of Parliament’s role, raises profound questions about our democracy. Is this a period of institutional crisis
The nuanced political relationship between president Diomaye Faye and prime minister Ousmane Sonko
Echoing a sentiment of complex affection and subtle tension, the political landscape in Senegal reveals an intriguing dynamic between its top leaders. Following a somewhat
Aïssata Tall Sall urges opposition unity against Senegal’s regime at taxawu Sénégal congress
Former minister Aïssata Tall Sall delivers fiery speech at Taxawu Sénégal’s founding congress During the constituent congress of the Taxawu Sénégal party, led by Khalifa
Bénin: political shift as opposition parties realign after presidential election
Les Démocrates maintain opposition stance despite political landscape changes The Les Démocrates party has formally reaffirmed its opposition status in Bénin following an extraordinary national
Building democracy in Senegal citizen power and institutional challenges
The concept of citizen power in Senegal has taken center stage since the historic presidential election of March 2024, which propelled Bassirou Diomaye Faye to
Chad bishops urge dialogue to resolve political deadlock
Chadian military personnel near Lake Chad – illustrative photo (AFP or licensors) Chad’s bishops urge inclusive dialogue to break political deadlock In a May 6 statement,
How Mali’s instability is reshaping Nigeria’s security strategy
Nigeria doesn’t just observe the unfolding crisis in Mali—it is deeply embedded within it. The turmoil in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger has created a
Mali’s risky split from ECOWAS: a security gamble with no guarantees
In the high-stakes chessboard of West African geopolitics, timing can mean the difference between survival and collapse. The recent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and