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Understanding the JNIM’s Expansion Strategy in West Africa The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate established in 2017, has emerged as one of the most influential armed groups…
Tchad-Soudan border shutdown sparks tensions in N’Djamena
The escalating conflict in Sudan has now spilled over into neighboring Chad, prompting N’Djamena to take decisive action. On February 23, Chadian authorities announced an immediate and indefinite closure of…
Burkina Faso’s military junta dismantles political opposition under restructuring plan By the end of January 2026, Burkina Faso’s political landscape had undergone a drastic transformation. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim…
Amid the shifting sands of West Africa’s security landscape, Bamako has turned to Moscow for support. Following the dissolution of the controversial Wagner Group, Malian authorities now rely on the…
Burkina Faso has made significant strides in its fight against malaria, a disease the nation is committed to eradicating by 2030. The year 2025 marked an unprecedented reduction in both…
The high-level dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the European Union took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, under the leadership of H.E. Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Diaye…
Burkina Faso slashes medicine prices by up to 72% in groundbreaking health reform The Burkina Faso government has unveiled a historic price reduction for essential generic medicines and medical supplies,…
February 13, 2026 3-minute read Read in the app Key developments. A fresh wave of jihadist violence has struck Niger, leaving a trail of devastation. On January 18, militants from…
Geopolitical shifts in the Sahel are unfolding quietly but decisively. As European military presences have receded in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russia has expanded its influence through proxy…
In the Timbuktu region of northern Mali, a new solar panel installation is transforming operations at the Niafounké hospital. This shift toward renewable energy, spearheaded by MSF, strengthens the facility’s…
Two individuals exchanging banknotes in Bamako. Mali has seen a decline in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International. The nation has descended to the 136th position globally,…