Why did Niger’s military government backtrack on fuel price hikes? At first glance, the decision to freeze fuel prices in Niger appears as a social…
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Author: AMINA SALEY
Journalist
Can the military juntas of Mali and Burkina Faso regain control amid escalating jihadist warfare?
The Sahel’s border crisis: can Malian and Burkinabe juntas break the jihadist stalemate? As the sun sets over the arid expanse of the Mali-Burkina Faso…
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Is Senegal’s constitutional council blocking Pastef’s political future?
As Senegal approaches a pivotal political moment, the opposition party Pastef finds itself repeatedly at odds with the country’s Constitutional Council. Since its rise to…
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Is Mali’s state collapsing under the weight of rising street begging?
In Bamako, the sight is now an unrelenting, deafening reality. At major intersections, outside government buildings, and before places of worship, thousands of children, people…
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How Niger’s military junta risks China’s oil investments with a $5 billion demand
Niger’s military-led administration, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, stands at a crossroads: prioritize economic survival by securing urgent funds or face the wrath of its…
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Côte d’Ivoire: can the new electoral body resolve the crisis of trust in elections?
Breaking the cycle of mistrust Côte d’Ivoire stands at a crossroads as the government receives a critical proposal from the RHDP coalition: the creation of…
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Is Mali’s military failing to protect civilians in its operations?
In a brief statement released on October 14, 2026, Mali’s army acknowledged a “tragic incident” resulting in civilian casualties during a military operation. Yet, the…
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Can Niger afford to bet everything on military spending without a clear path to security?
Nigeria’s rising security budget: a high-stakes gamble for the future As Niger grapples with persistent regional instability and crippling economic pressures, one question looms larger…
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Can Mali gain from Côte d’Ivoire’s counterterrorism expertise?
As security threats intensify across the Sahel, Mali faces a critical question: how can it strengthen its fight against terrorism by learning from Côte d’Ivoire’s…
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How Mali is coping with its growing refugee crisis and humanitarian challenges
Mali stands at a critical crossroads as it faces one of the most severe displacement crises in the Sahel region. As of September 30, 2026,…
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Has Africa Corps brought real change to Mali’s security crisis?
As Mali grapples with persistent insecurity, the shift from Wagner to Africa Corps was supposed to mark a turning point. Yet, a fresh investigation reveals…
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Niger’s fight to contain the Goumeri W-8 oil disaster amid sovereignty challenges
The Nigerien government has officially recognized the grave situation unfolding at the Goumeri W-8 well in the Agadem oil field—a crisis that escalated dramatically on…
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