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The double-edged sword of family planning in the Sahel’s war zones While the capital Niamey highlights the strides women are making in development, a different narrative is unfolding in the embattled regions of Tillabéri. Programs promoting contraception, such as the Reach Married Adolescent initiative, are celebrated as transformative social tools. Yet, in areas gripped by […]
The debt burden facing Senegal has once again thrust the nation into the spotlight of economic discussions. In the capital, Dakar, policymakers, economists, and financial experts are actively exploring innovative financing solutions that extend beyond traditional reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF), especially amid tightening budget constraints and urgent calls for economic revival. President […]
Beneath the Kampala sun, the formal greetings and warm handshakes masked deeper concerns about Africa’s pressing challenges. On the morning of May 12, 2026, the President of the Togolese Council arrived in Uganda as a distinguished guest. Invited to witness Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration following his reelection in January, Faure Gnassingbé was there not just to […]
Home Geopolitical debates rising tensions in Mali: can a political solution emerge? A platform for geopolitical analysis and expert commentary on Africa’s evolving security landscape. West Africa security Print SHARE rising tensions in Mali: can a political solution emerge? Author Jonathan Guiffard Defense and Africa Specialist Mali’s military junta, led by Assimi Goïta and backed […]
The 2024 summer transfer window at Paris Saint-Germain began with an unexpected move: the arrival of goalkeeper Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar for around €20 million. Though initially seen as a backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Russian shot-stopper has since outperformed Lucas Chevalier—who cost €55 million including bonuses—and is now set to start in goal for […]
Three nations in Central Africa have joined forces to revolutionize regional trade through a landmark digitalization agreement. The Bureau national de fret terrestre du Tchad (BNFT), alongside counterparts from Cameroun and the Central African Republic, formalized a commitment to digitize key trade corridors by 2030. a strategic move to modernize logistics This pact aims to […]
The bustling city of Abidjan is set to host a groundbreaking event from May 12 to 15, 2026, as the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët becomes the epicenter of Africa’s digital transformation. The 7th Annual ID4Africa General Assembly will convene under the banner « Digital identity: from public digital infrastructures to digital public ecosystems », […]
The Chief Executive Officer of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the Managing Director of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, took the stage at Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect to unveil Benin’s industrial and financial blueprint for global investors. The event, backed by key French and African institutions, provided a platform to highlight investment prospects in […]
Marie DE VRIES, chercheuse à l’Institut FMES Les attaques coordonnées du JNIM et du FLA le 25 avril 2026 marquent une rupture stratégique depuis 2012. En frappant simultanément Bamako, Kati, Kidal, Gao et Sévaré, les deux groupes ont mis en évidence l’épuisement d’un modèle sécuritaire fondé sur l’appui de partenaires extérieurs. La reprise de Kidal […]
Bénin, in collaboration with the United States, has introduced a significant technological upgrade at its borders. The Hillacondji border crossing now features the advanced Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), designed to enhance security and streamline the movement of people. Substantial investment enhances national sovereignty This infrastructure rollout is a component of the US […]
April 26, 2026, marks a somber date for Mali. On this day, Kidal, a city Bamako had come to view as a symbol of its re-established authority, tragically reverted to rebel control. Yet, beyond the military setback, it was the unexpected conduct of the Russian Africa Corps (formerly Wagner Group personnel) that proved truly astonishing. […]
A new chapter is unfolding in the relationship between Senegal and Botswana. Through a high-level diplomatic exchange, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko have affirmed their shared commitment to cultivating deeper economic collaboration between Dakar and Gaborone. Both leaders, who ascended to power within months of each other following significant political transitions, share a […]