The deployment of advanced weaponry by Malian authorities has proven futile when strategic leadership remains …
Senegal’s political shift: balancing charisma and institutional power
The political landscape in Senegal today is far more than a clash between two prominent …
Jnim’s shifting strategy reshapes conflict in Mali
How the JNIM’s evolving tactics are redefining Mali’s ongoing crisis Northern and central Mali no …
CEDEAO and Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali: the limits of diplomacy in the Sahel
When diplomacy meets the harsh reality of the Sahel Lansana Kouyaté’s recent mission to Ouagadougou, …
Niger’s unexpected trade shift: a month-long livestock lifeline to Algeria amidst southern market restrictions
Amidst a West African landscape already fraught with geopolitical tensions, recent commercial decisions by Niger’s …
Senegal: was the faye-sonko political split unavoidable?
The Senegalese executive branch has seen escalating tensions over recent months, culminating in President Bassirou …
Kaliningrad: a russian outpost trapped in europe’s tightening grip
Europe’s shifting borders isolate Russia’s military stronghold Once a symbol of Moscow’s military might in …
Togo’s visa exemption: a political charm offensive with strict digital controls
The announcement of a visa exemption for all African nationals entering Togo has sparked global …
Islamic state in the Sahel: enduring influence in northern Mali despite JNIM focus
The Islamic State’s Sahel Province keeps a firm grip on Mali’s northeast, despite increasing attention …
Niger’s record deflation: economic relief with hidden risks
Nigeria’s National Institute of Statistics has just released the Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HCPI) for …
Lomé at the heart of a quiet influence war between Paris and Moscow
Togo has emerged as a new theater for an intense geopolitical rivalry unfolding between France …
Niger turns to China for oil deals amid financial strain
In a sharp reversal of its earlier defiance, Niamey has quietly surrendered to economic reality, …