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As the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) intensifies its deadly strikes on Malian soldiers, a disturbing parallel crisis is unfolding: civilians are increasingly falling victim to…
Niamey, Niger’s bustling capital, is now ground zero for an unfolding fuel catastrophe. What was once a simple stop at a gas station has spiraled into a daily marathon of…
The Central African Republic stands at a pivotal moment as its partnership with Russia evolves from military aid to a broader geopolitical experiment. Analysts warn that the depth of Moscow’s…
The tenth anniversary of Cameroon’s anglophone crisis has reignited fierce debates over who truly controls the narrative—and who is exploiting the chaos. In a scathing editorial marking a decade since…
Is Benin’s fuel reserve strategy strong enough to handle sudden demand spikes? The Beninese government’s claim of three to six months of fuel reserves has ignited a critical debate: Can…
As Senegal gears up for its 2027 local elections, a critical question looms over voters: could the early candidates already declaring their bids reshape the political landscape of your city?…
The Burkina Faso government has launched a sweeping reform of its history and geography curricula, aiming to ‘decolonize’ school textbooks. While this effort rightly seeks to elevate African historical narratives,…
In a landmark international operation, tech giants and law enforcement agencies have dealt a severe blow to cybercrime rings operating across West Africa. The coordinated crackdown, spearheaded by Meta—the parent…
From classrooms to streets: what’s really driving France’s youth protests As France gears up for a pivotal presidential election in 2027, a wave of youth-led protests is exposing deep fissures…
The resumption of press card issuance in Gabon after a five-year hiatus has sent shockwaves through the media landscape. Announced this week in Libreville, the move ends a prolonged administrative…
Can Lille still challenge for the Ligue 1 title after their shock loss to Brest? After a thrilling Ligue 1 clash in the 7th round, Lille suffered a surprise 0-1…
Why the fall of Kidal forces the Azawad rebels into uncharted alliances The strategic retreat from Kidal has left Mali’s Azawad separatists in uncharted territory, prompting a desperate search for…