On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed this Sunday, May 3rd, a troubling reality emerges: within West Africa, the act of informing the…
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Mali faces escalating jihadist offensive and political maneuvering
Mounting concerns have gripped northern Mali, where a rapid deterioration in security has sent shockwaves through the nation. Within days, the country’s fragile stability has…
View More Mali faces escalating jihadist offensive and political maneuveringExploring Morocco-Senegal relations: a post-can perspective
My initial arrival in Dakar was tinged with a slight apprehension. The reason? The African Cup of Nations (CAN) final. This particular match has unfortunately…
View More Exploring Morocco-Senegal relations: a post-can perspectiveFuel price divergence: Côte d’Ivoire’s costlier petrol compared to Bénin
In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces fresh strain. As households endeavor to safeguard their savings against persistent inflationary…
View More Fuel price divergence: Côte d’Ivoire’s costlier petrol compared to BéninThe Sahel’s intensifying crisis: europe’s pressing security and migration concerns
Understanding the Sahel’s impact Mali’s military government, supported by Moscow, faces an existential threat following recent coordinated attacks by jihadist and Tuareg groups. These assaults…
View More The Sahel’s intensifying crisis: europe’s pressing security and migration concernsMali’s northern regions: a strategic flashpoint and regional power dynamics
Mali currently faces an acute security crisis, marked by recent assaults that have reportedly resulted in hundreds of civilian and military casualties, according to security…
View More Mali’s northern regions: a strategic flashpoint and regional power dynamicsFifa implements significant new rules after high-profile controversies
The outcome of the Sénégal-Maroc final, particularly the decision awaiting the Court of Arbitration for Sport, has highlighted significant issues within football governance. This entire…
View More Fifa implements significant new rules after high-profile controversiesSouth African judiciary upholds detention of Kemi Seba until May 11
The Franco-Beninese activist Kemi Seba will remain in custody following a ruling by the South African justice system on Wednesday, April 29. The court rejected…
View More South African judiciary upholds detention of Kemi Seba until May 11Russian mercenaries retreat as jihadist offensives intensify in Mali
The Mali conflict has reached a critical juncture. On April 26, 2026, in the northeastern city of Kidal, Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to…
View More Russian mercenaries retreat as jihadist offensives intensify in MaliThe can 2025 final dispute: Morocco receives tas deadline for defense submission
The highly anticipated resolution for the CAN 2025 final controversy is set to advance next month, as the case now rests with the Court of…
View More The can 2025 final dispute: Morocco receives tas deadline for defense submissionRussian mercenaries retreat in Mali as jihadists tighten grip
In a significant and symbolic setback, pro-Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group since 2025 and allies of Mali’s military junta—were forced…
View More Russian mercenaries retreat in Mali as jihadists tighten gripA new front in Mali: the unlikely alliance shaking the Sahel
A series of coordinated attacks over the weekend, orchestrated by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and Tuareg rebels from the Azawad Liberation…
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