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Africa Kenya and Chad strengthen diplomatic and security ties President William Ruto of Kenya highlights the deepening diplomatic bonds with Chad, praising the country’s leadership in Haiti’s security efforts. —…
The military authorities of Chad and the Central African Republic are intensifying their collaborative efforts to bolster security along their shared border. A strategic meeting took place on May 11,…
The Burkina Faso crisis: a widening rift between Peul communities and state forces Burkina Faso is teetering on the edge of a deepening social and security crisis. As the nation…
The push for contraceptive access in conflict-ridden regions of the Sahel is revealing unintended consequences in areas like Tillabéri. While initiatives such as the Reach Married Adolescent (RMA) model are…
Home Debates Mali crisis: rebel offensive sparks debate on political negotiations A platform for in-depth analysis and current affairs, featuring expert voices and external contributors. Middle East and Africa May…
The Republic of Benin has taken a significant stride in bolstering its border security framework by deploying the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) at the Hilla Condji border…
The diplomatic landscape between Senegal and Botswana is shifting gears as Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko elevate their nations’ ties to a new strategic level. Following closely timed political…
Mali’s strategic shift toward Moscow following the withdrawal of French Barkhane forces and the United Nations MINUSMA mission has materialized in the form of the Africa Corps, a Moscow-based military…
Nearly 1,000 associations operating in Burkina Faso have faced suspension by the military leadership, citing violations of legal obligations. Since mid-April, 811 associations have been suspended for “failure to renew…
Chad’s GCAP: what lies ahead after the conviction of eight officials? The fate of Chad’s Gouvernement de Concertation et d’Action Politique (GCAP) is now under intense scrutiny following the legal…
How Chinese firms reshaped the infrastructure landscape in Sénégal The once-dominant French companies in Sénégal’s public works sector now find themselves struggling to secure large contracts. Recent data reveals a…
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé recently engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions in Central and East Africa, focusing on regional cooperation and peace initiatives across the Great Lakes region. The Togolese leader…