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Military cooperation between China and Gabon is advancing significantly with the recent arrival of a Chinese defense attaché in Libreville. This development unfolds amidst several sensitive infrastructure projects, including a potential naval base at Port-Gentil, proposed barracks, and officer training programs. These initiatives collectively outline a strategic partnership whose true scope remains somewhat discreet. While […]
Click to expand Image In central Mali, during early July 2026, forces from the Russian-controlled Africa Corps summarily executed nine civilians, including four children. Our investigation reveals that dozens more individuals were subjected to brutal beatings. These operations, likely targeting those suspected of ties to Islamist armed groups, also saw Africa Corps fighters loot and […]
Chad’s mahamat idriss déby itno: a sovereignist leader? Questions continue to emerge regarding the genuine sovereignist path of Chad under the leadership of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. Recent diplomatic overtures, such as his notable reception by Burkina Faso’s transitional head, Ibrahim Traoré, during his visit to Ouagadougou on February 21, 2025, offer crucial insights. […]
how the us-Morocco alliance reshapes north africa and the ceuta migration crisis In a striking display of diplomatic alignment, the Moroccan monarchy recently renamed a 1,000-kilometer highway in the Western Sahara after former US President Donald Trump. The gesture follows Washington’s decisive backing of Morocco’s territorial claims in the disputed region—a move that has intensified […]
Amid mounting accusations of an institutional void, the Cameroonian president, Paul Biya, has intensified his use of presidential decrees to reassert his authority despite his extended absence from the country. At 93 years old, the head of state departed Cameroon with his wife on June 7 under the guise of a brief private trip to […]
The extended quietude surrounding Paul Biya, Cameroon’s head of state since 1982, continues to dominate the political discourse in Yaoundé. The silence emanating from the Étoudi Palace regarding the president’s activities, coupled with a notable reduction in his public appearances, fosters an atmosphere of uncertainty. This unease now extends beyond political circles, with social media, […]
An explosive diplomatic incident in Dakar late July 2026 exposed the intricate balancing act Mauritania performs in the Western Sahara conflict. Between strategic ambiguity, economic imperatives, and territorial sovereignty, Nouakchott’s delicate position has become its defining diplomatic approach to avoid alienating Morocco. What began as a routine book launch at the Moroccan embassy in Dakar […]
Chad’s deepening authoritarianism: a return to single-party rule? The N’Djamena government appears intent on perpetuating a cycle of coups and violent conflicts. Just two weeks after their arrest for planning a protest against governance issues in Chad, eight opposition leaders received an eight-year prison sentence. Their coalition, the “Groupe de concertation des acteurs politiques” (GCAP), […]
In recent months, the global spotlight has often illuminated regions grappling with significant challenges, and Mali stands as a prominent example. Yet, a stark contradiction persists: in these critical areas, access to a free and independent press is frequently obstructed by authorities keen on dictating the narrative they present to the world. This deliberate control […]
The ordeal of Joseph Figueira vividly illustrates the intricate influence mechanisms deployed by Wagner in the Central African Republic. The Russian paramilitary group expertly transformed the detention of a humanitarian worker into a potent propaganda tool aimed squarely at Western actors. Abducted on May 26, 2024, from the country’s southeastern region, the Belgian-Portuguese national endured […]
General Assimi Goïta maintains his influential position as the head of state in Mali, steering a nation often characterized by its fragile political landscape. His leadership is paramount in comprehending the complex dynamics prevalent across this part of West Africa. A recent significant event saw the Malian leader in Bamako on April 30, 2026, where […]