Analyses

The Sahel’s difficult choice: should Mali negotiate with jihadist groups?

Following the coordinated assaults on April 25 and 26 that targeted Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sévaré, and Kidal, a previously unspoken question has re-emerged in Malian security discussions: should dialogue be initiated with jihadist groups? Given the extensive nature of the offensive, jointly executed by Jnim (Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin), an Al-Qaïda affiliate, and the Tuareg […]

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Mali’s security crisis: Minister Ismaël Wagué visits Bandiagara after deadly attack

In the heart of central Mali, a high-level government delegation, led by Minister of State Ismaël Wagué—tasked with Reconciliation, Peace, and National Cohesion—arrived in Bandiagara on Monday, May 11, 2026. The visit followed a devastating terrorist assault on the villages of Kori-Kori and Gomossogou in the Bankass district on May 6, where dozens of civilians […]

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Mali confronts security crisis: minister visits bandiagara victims after deadly attack

In a significant move to address the escalating Mali security crisis, a high-level government delegation, spearheaded by the Minister of State for Reconciliation, Peace, and National Cohesion, General Ismaël Wagué, arrived in Bandiagara, central Mali, on Monday, May 11, 2026. This crucial visit followed a devastating terrorist attack on May 6, which targeted the communities […]

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Togo: withdrawal of a traditional chief’s recognition fuels chefferie tensions

The Togo is currently experiencing significant unrest following the alleged withdrawal of official recognition granted to Togbui Adjikou Lanklivi I, paramount chief of the Adakpamé Kpota-Colas district in Lomé’s Golfe 1 municipality. This decision, though not yet officially confirmed, has ignited heated discussions across customary, administrative, and political circles, blending legal debates, protocol concerns, and […]