In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
Mali and AES stand united against coordinated terror attacks The recent coordinated terrorist attacks targeting Mali have prompted a strong response from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which views these assaults as a direct threat to the region’s sovereignist movement. In an official statement released by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of the Confederation of […]
A figurehead of contemporary Pan-Africanism for some, a radical agitator for others, Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, known as Kemi Seba, is at the heart of a persistent controversy. While he presents himself as a defender of African sovereignty, his career is marked by judicial convictions for inciting racial hatred and a series of expulsions across the globe. We take a look at the profile of a leader whose rhetoric, according to his detractors and the justice system, crosses the red line into antisemitism.
As Malian transitional authorities placed their hopes on a strengthened military partnership with Moscow to bring peace to the nation, Mali’s pressing security challenges have notably deteriorated this April 25th. Between an evacuation agreement reportedly being negotiated with rebel factions in Kidal and an abrupt resurgence of hostilities in Kati, the very heart of the […]
The crumbling myth of Russian security in Mali On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the dream of a “liberation from the East” vanished as Kati faced heavy shelling and Kidal descended into chaos. The reality on the ground is stark: the Africa Corps is showing its limitations, and the political narrative surrounding this partnership is disintegrating. […]
The Republic of Mali continues to reel from the aftermath of a devastating terrorist assault that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s political and security establishments. On April 25, a meticulously coordinated operation, attributed to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted the residence of the Malian Minister of Defense in […]
Before the highly anticipated match between Olympique de Marseille and OGC Nice this past Sunday, Senegalese goalkeeper Yéhvann Diouf shared his reflections on an emotionally charged season with L’Équipe. Sidelined for stretches of the campaign, the international nonetheless experienced moments that will linger in his memory—most notably the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final against […]
This past weekend marked a turning point in Mali’s escalating conflict, as rebel forces reclaimed Kidal, a strategic stronghold long held by a shadowy Russian paramilitary group. The withdrawal of Africa Corps from the region signals a shift in Moscow’s military strategy across the Sahel, even as the group maintains its influence beyond Mali’s borders. […]
Deadly clashes rocked Mali over the weekend as jihadist forces, allied with Tuareg rebels, launched coordinated assaults on strategic positions held by the ruling junta. The attacks targeted areas near Bamako, including a strike that claimed the life of Defense Minister Sadio Camara. In a significant turn of events in the country’s eastern region, rebel […]
Africa Corps, the Kremlin’s latest covert military branch, has been forced to withdraw from Kidal, a strategic stronghold in northern Mali, following intense clashes with a coalition of Islamist militants and Tuareg rebels. The withdrawal marks a rare setback for the Russian paramilitary group, which has steadily expanded its influence across the Sahel over the […]
Late last week, a dramatic shift unfolded in Mali’s volatile east, where Tuareg rebels seized control of Kidal—a key stronghold held for years by Africa Corps, Moscow’s most covert military branch in Africa. While this withdrawal marks a tactical retreat, it does little to diminish the Kremlin’s strategic influence in the Sahel region. The sudden […]
Yéhvann Diouf, the Senegalese goalkeeper who joined Nice last summer, is reflecting on a season of extremes — from triumph on the African stage to personal setbacks in Ligue 1. From CAN glory to club uncertainty Diouf’s journey kicked off with high drama. He was a key figure in Senegal’s CAN 2025 campaign — a […]
The Situation. In a comprehensive interview spanning over two hours on Niger’s national broadcaster (RTN), General Mohamed Toumba, the Minister of the Interior and Minister of State, addressed critical issues regarding the regional security landscape. As Niger grapples with escalating insurgent activity, particularly within the Tillabéry zone, the General reinforced the military leadership’s long-standing grievances […]