Analyses

In Mali, a critical question persists concerning the evolving alliance between Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) and the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA). This partnership holds significant implications for regional stability and security dynamics. Analysts and observers are closely examining the nature of this collaboration, seeking to understand its strategic depth and operational […]

In a bold move reshaping Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has vowed to redistribute executive powers through sweeping constitutional reforms. His declarations, made during a press briefing on National Day last year, signaled a clear intent to shift authority away from the presidency toward strengthened institutions—including a powerful Prime Minister, reinforced ministers, and […]

The recent coordinated attacks in northern Mali on April 25, which resulted in the death of Defense Minister General Sadio Camara and the fall of Kidal to armed groups, have exposed critical weaknesses in the country’s security framework. A new analysis released by the Timbuktu Institute, a Senegal-based African research center for peace, titled “Mali: […]

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 […]

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 […]

armed conflict in Mali: touareg demands hold the key to lasting peace The security landscape in Mali has taken a dramatic turn for the worse in recent months, with coordinated attacks striking multiple cities and claiming the life of the Defense Minister, Sadio Camara, along with several Malian soldiers. This escalation follows years of rising […]

Mali’s strategic crisis: shifting alliances and regional fallout Since 2012, Mali has been gripped by a multidimensional crisis that has reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Sahel. The gradual erosion of central state authority has given way to territorial fragmentation, where armed groups and foreign powers vie for influence. Once a cornerstone of Western counterterrorism […]

The imminent verdict from South Africa’s courts regarding the fate of Kémi Séba, the controversial panafricanist activist arrested in April while attempting to enter Zimbabwe illegally, raises a profound question: Is he truly the modern face of panafricanism? With over 1.5 million social media followers, Séba embodies a vocal, if divisive, current within the movement. […]

The 2024 presidential election in Sénégal marked a turning point in the country’s political history, with Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s victory symbolizing a revitalized citizen power. Yet, two years into his mandate, the gap between democratic aspirations and institutional realities has become evident. The abandonment of direct citizen access to the Constitutional Court—despite its inclusion in […]

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