Benin’s 2026 presidential election: a new democratic chapter begins
As of 7:00 AM this morning, over 17,000 polling stations across the entire national territory have opened their doors. Approximately 8 million eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots…
Benin’s 2026 election: security challenges forge national unity under talon
Instead of succumbing to apprehension, Benin is strategically converting its security challenges into a unique driver for national modernization. As the 2026 election approaches, President Patrice Talon’s administration is deploying…
Maroc and Mauritania boost security ties amid rising Sahel instability
Morocco and Mauritania strengthen security cooperation amid rising instability in the Sahel Rabat and Nouakchott deepen military alliance focusing on border security, terrorism and organized crime as regional instability intensifies…
Niger faces escalating jihadist threats with twin attacks in western regions
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), a prominent Al-Qaeda affiliate in the Sahel, has claimed responsibility for two separate assaults conducted within a 24-hour span in…
Niger: deadly ambush on the niger river leaves gendarmerie captain dead
The body of Captain Maman Ada Sahabi, commander of the Say gendarmerie unit, remains adrift on the Niger River more than 24 hours after a deadly ambush by Jama’at Nasr…
Lobogo Village, Benin: A Key Test for Hounkpè as Elections Loom
As the election campaign nears its end, Lobogo village in the Bopa commune is buzzing with activity. This is where Paul Hounkpè, candidate for the Forces Cauris pour un Bénin…
Bénin presidential race: Hounkpè faces pressure in lobogo stronghold before election
With just 48 hours remaining until the official close of campaigning, the village of Lobogo in the Bopa commune is buzzing with activity. Here, Paul Hounkpè, candidate for the Forces…
Tchad: over a million sudanese refugees face dire aid cuts
More than a million Sudanese refugees in Chad are confronting imminent and potentially life-threatening reductions in critical aid, including food, water, shelter, healthcare, and protection services. This alarming situation has…
The Sahel’s evolving landscape: Russia’s ascendance and u.s. strategic challenges in west africa
A significant geopolitical realignment is underway in the Sahel region, as the military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger forge a novel security and political alliance while progressively disengaging…
Moroccan military delegation’s high-level visit to Mauritania strengthens bilateral ties
During this official visit, General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, met with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghezouani…
Morocco Mauritania military cooperation deepens during high-level visit
Bilateral defense ties strengthen as Moroccan delegation meets Mauritania’s leadership The strengthening of defense cooperation between Morocco and Mauritania took a significant step forward this week with a high-level military…
Moroccan military delegation wraps up successful Mauritania visit with high-level talks
The high-level military delegation from Morocco, led by Army Corps General Mohammed Berrid—Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone—concluded a productive two-day visit…