Unanswered questions after a brutal ambush near Agadez Agadez, October 21, 2026 — A harrowing attack has struck terror into the heart of Niger’s northern…
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Why recent jihadist attacks raise critical questions about Burkina Faso’s security strategy As militants execute near-daily ambushes across key regions, a question looms over Burkina…
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The effectiveness of Burkina Faso’s fight against illicit trade now hinges on a critical question: can the latest crackdown on smuggling networks outpace the adaptability…
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Why West African customs systems must evolve to compete globally West Africa’s economic growth hinges on overcoming longstanding inefficiencies at its borders. A bold initiative…
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In the heart of Abuja, a silent battle against a deadly intruder is unfolding. For the first time in years, Nigeria has confirmed a case…
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Reintroducing the death penalty: A gamble on security or a step into the unknown In response to persistent insecurity, Burkina Faso has taken a decisive…
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Dakar, October 2026 — As the government calls for calm, Senegal faces a high-stakes dilemma: how to address mounting social grievances while maintaining stability ahead…
View More Senegal’s critical choice: can social demands be met without derailing progress?
Alors que les attaques continuent de frapper le nord-est du Mali et de provoquer des déplacements de population, le massacre de Tagadayat relance les interrogations…
View More Mali : Plus de 40 civils massacrés à Tagadayat, Africa Corps face au défi de la protection des populations
Why are Nigerien authorities clamping down on dissent over oil management? The transitional government has once again demonstrated its intolerance for criticism with the recent…
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Could a partnership aimed at restoring security come at the cost of a billion dollars in public funds? This is the dilemma facing Mali’s transitional…
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Is Africa’s gold the price of Moscow’s military protection? Across the Sahel, governments grapple with a strategic dilemma: how to secure their territories while safeguarding…
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Benin seals $730 million AIIB investment pipeline for 2027-2028 Benin and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have agreed on an indicative $730 million portfolio…
View More Benin seals $730 million AIIB investment pipeline for 2027-2028