In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
General Abdourahamane Tiani made his first official trip outside Africa since assuming power in July 2023 by visiting Turkey. The landmark visit to Ankara, concluded on June 5, 2026, marks a renewed alliance between the two nations, cemented by the signing of major agreements spanning security, economics, and social development. Turkey’s expanding military footprint in […]
During his official visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tchiani disrupted conventional diplomatic norms by disclosing that Recep Tayyip Erdogan had authorized the delivery of military equipment to Niger prior to any financial settlement. While Niamey’s leadership presents this as a gesture of solidarity, the deviation from standard international arms trade protocols reveals the underlying mechanics […]
The Burkina Faso women’s national football team concluded another round of friendly matches ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). After a scoreless draw, the Stallions and the Eagles shared the spoils once more with a 2-2 result on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou. The […]
During the landmark PASTEF congress held at the Dakar Arena, Ousmane Sonko delivered a decisive message to his movement: the era of reckless rhetoric and personal attacks must end. The leader of the Patriotes party firmly declared that insults, derogatory nicknames, and public mockery have no place in the organization’s future. This bold stance signals […]
Russian clandestine air operations deepen influence across the Sahel The Kremlin has quietly established an aerial logistics network in the Sahel that operates far beyond the visible deployment of Africa Corps paramilitaries. While international attention focuses on uniformed troops, Moscow has constructed a sophisticated infrastructure designed to project power and gather intelligence across West and […]
Barely two years into their shared leadership, the once-united duo of Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko has fractured. Tensions had been simmering for months before the Senegalese president took decisive action, dismissing his prime minister in a move that sent shockwaves through the political landscape. This past weekend, Sonko was reinstated as leader of […]
Under the leadership of President Romuald Wadagni, the Republic of Bénin is embarking on a bold new chapter in its national development strategy. Central to this vision is the revitalization of long-standing cooperation with the People’s Republic of China, marked by the resumption of large-scale infrastructure initiatives across Cotonou and key northern regions. Strategic infrastructure: […]
The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) has released an in-depth study on global repercussions of escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Economic vulnerabilities exposed by Hormuz tensions A newly published collective work titled “Hormuz and the Invisible Fractures: The Price of a Distant War” examines the far-reaching consequences of the Iran-United States-Israel […]
LIBÉRATION Boko Haram frees over 400 captives in Nigeria’s Borno state More than 400 individuals, previously abducted by the jihadist group Boko Haram, have regained their freedom in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State. Their release, which occurred earlier this year in a village within the region, was confirmed by both a local senator and a youth […]
International Nigeria: des centaines de personnes enlevées par Boko Haram ont été libérées Nigerian military forces have announced the liberation of 360 individuals held captive by Boko Haram in the country’s northeastern region. Tragically, two infants succumbed to exhaustion during their prolonged detention. Several hundred individuals, previously abducted by the jihadist group Boko Haram earlier […]
Morocco has just marked a turning point in its aviation history. Royal Air Maroc (RAM) inaugurated a groundbreaking direct route between Casablanca and Los Angeles, becoming the first African carrier to establish a non-stop connection between the continent and the U.S. Pacific coast. A milestone flight takes to the skies The inaugural service departed Mohammed […]