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The Sambisa forest, spanning 60,000 square kilometers in Nigeria’s Northeast, once thrived as a wildlife haven before militants seized its dense terrain. Today, this sprawling landscape is a battleground where…
Since the launch of the Faso Mêbo initiative, over 261 million FCFA has reportedly been mobilized by mid-May 2026, according to official statements from the Ministry of Economy and Finance.…
Analyzing Russia’s latest move in Mali: what’s really behind the Africa Corps’ statement Recent statements from the Africa Corps—aligned with Russian allies—have sent shockwaves through Bamako’s political circles. The message…
In this latest episode of Actu ak Diné, Imam Kanté dissects the escalating political fallout surrounding the Ndiaga Seck case and the strategic moves by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko as…
The Kremlin’s African strategy, once hailed as a bold expansionist venture, now faces an undeniable decline. Over the past decade, Moscow cultivated influence through mercenary deployments, disinformation campaigns, and anti-Western…
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Mali: what are the implications of the growing alliance between JNIM and FLA? The recent consolidation of ties between the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de…
PoliticsAfrica Mali’s growing security crisis and path to peace PoliticsAfrica Georges Ibrahim Tounkara 14/05/202614 may 2026 Mali faces deepening uncertainty as armed groups escalate attacks, threatening stability and intercommunal harmony…
Economy Senegal’s debt crisis: economists call for diversified financing options Dakar — A gathering of economists in Dakar has issued a strong call for Senegal to rethink its approach to…
Why Senegal’s constitutional reform may strengthen Ousmane Sonko’s political position A deep dive into the proposed changes and their potential impact on Senegal’s political landscape. Mehdi Ba Political affairs analyst…
Mali’s security strategy under scrutiny after coordinated jihadist attacks The Timbuktu Institute, a Dakar-based African research center for peace, has released a critical analysis titled « Mali: Anatomy of a…
The coordinated assaults on 25 and 26 April in Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sévaré and Kidal have reignited a long-suppressed debate in Mali’s security circles: is it time to engage in…