Tchad-Soudan border shutdown sparks tensions in N’Djamena
Tchad-Soudan border shutdown sparks tensions in N’Djamena
Jihadist expansion beyond the Sahel: the JNIM’s strategic dilemma
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…
Russian military presence in Mali: what africa corps costs the junta
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…
Military rule in Burkina Faso dissolves political parties amid shifting alliances
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…
Burkina Faso’s historic malaria decline in 2025 fuels 2030 elimination goal
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…
Mauritania and EU strengthen partnership ties in key dialogue
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…
Experts denounce coup leaders running in elections as democratic
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: silencing the guns and vowing to end unconstitutional power transitions. But can this promise hold weight? Paul-Simon Handy, a Cameroonian…
African union summit: coup plotters should not be allowed to run in elections
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: to silence the guns and end unconstitutional transfers of power. But is this commitment credible in practice? Paul-Simon Handy, a…
Burkina Faso lowers medicine prices with historic 72% reduction
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,…
Jihadist violence escalates in Niger’s Tillabéri region
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…
Harnessing solar power to sustain medical care in Niafounké, northern Mali
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…
Us strategy in the Sahel: Morocco as a key regional player
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…