Sahel security challenges: examining the strategic implications of the AES’s ECOWAS departure
In the complex landscape of international relations, strategic timing is paramount, and errors in judgment can have dire consequences. The recent move by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) —…
Deadly Boko Haram assault on Chadian military outpost kills 24 soldiers
During the night of Monday, May 4, a violent raid targeted the Barka Tolorom military base on the Chadian banks of Lake Chad, resulting in the deaths of at least…
President Patrice Talon receives prestigious Hounon d’honneur title from Bénin’s Vodun community
In a historic first for a sitting head of state, the President of the Republic of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been granted a unique distinction. On Saturday, May 2, 2026,…
Doungouro: Niger’s VDP militia accused of civilian massacre
The tranquil village of Doungouro, situated in Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the grim scene of a two-fold catastrophe on Monday, May 4, 2026. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic…
How artificial intelligence is revolutionising water purification in Benin
In the heart of Cotonou, a startup named SSaFE is redefining the boundaries of technological advancement. Led by chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata, the company has developed an autonomous “filtering robot”…
Sénégal: president faye asserts authority amidst evolving political dynamics
The initial period of political harmony at the apex of the Senegalese state appears to be giving way to a more demanding pragmatic reality. A pivotal moment in the relationship…
Mali: Assimi Goïta takes control of defense following Kidal setbacks
By officially assuming the responsibilities of Minister of Defense alongside his role as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta has solidified the centralization of power in Bamako. This move, far…
Mental health care for adolescents living with HIV in Burkina Faso
AFRAVIH: addressing the psychological needs of young people with HIV in Burkina Faso The 13th AFRAVIH conference, currently taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland, is putting a spotlight on the critical…
Safeguarding human rights defenders: best practices in times of crisis
safeguarding human rights defenders: best practices in times of crisis The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), in partnership with national coalitions representing human rights defenders across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire,…
Sahel security dynamics: Mali’s crisis and regional implications
While Mali faces profound instability, its regional partners appear to be looking away. Neither the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — established to forge a collective security response among Mali,…
Senegal u17 squad for can 2026 unveiled by lamine sane
The head coach of the Sénégal under-17 national team, Lamine Sané, has announced the final squad of 23 players selected for the CAN U17 2026, set to take place in…
AS FAR challenges CAF over referee Jean-Jacques Ndala in Champions League final
AS FAR challenges CAF over referee Jean-Jacques Ndala in Champions League final With just two weeks remaining until the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns,…