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Mali’s black saturday: coordinated attacks and a new alliance challenge the state

Issu du dossier Samedi noir au Mali Attaques coordonnées, villes prises d’assaut, figures du pouvoir visées : le 25 avril 2026, le Mali a vécu un samedi d’une violence inédite depuis 2012, provoquant la mort du ministre de la défense et révélant une alliance désormais assumée entre groupe jihadiste et rebelles indépendantistes. Sommaire Groupe de […]

Senegal’s political crossroads: navigating charismatic leadership and institutional demands

The current political climate in Senegal transcends a mere disagreement between two prominent figures. It vividly illustrates a fundamental tension between the established legitimacy of state institutions and the powerful influence wielded by a charismatic leader. This dynamic, frequently observed in political science, often sets the stage for a phenomenon known as hubris, where an […]

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Niger’s interior minister’s wife implicated in visa trafficking scandal

Niger’s influential Minister of Interior, General Mohamed Toumba, finds himself at the center of a highly sensitive investigation. A pivotal figure within the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) since the coup d’état on July 26, 2023, the senior officer is indirectly associated with an illicit visa commercialization scandal spanning West Africa […]

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Humanitarian emergency in sourou: jnim ultimatum forces mass exodus from burkinabè villages

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) recently issued a stark ultimatum, giving residents of three communities in Burkina Faso’s Sourou province just forty-eight hours to vacate their homes. Confronted by this direct and ominous threat of violent reprisals, the inhabitants of Sia, Konga, and Kwarémenguel swiftly fled en masse towards areas […]

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Sénégal : chronique d’un divorce entre le président Faye et son Premier ministre Sonko

Analyses / Afrique/s 27 mai 2026 Sénégal : chronique d’un divorce entre le président Faye et son Premier ministre Sonko Sénégal : chronique d’un divorce entre le président Faye et son Premier ministre Sonko 7 min. de lecture Citer Partager Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Email Whatsapp Lien Imprimeren PDF Connectez-vous pour imprimer cet article Connexion Créer un […]

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Influential Burkina Faso imam arrested after criticizing regime

In a significant development for Sahel politics, Sunni cleric Mohamad Ishaq Kindo was apprehended by security forces in Ouagadougou on Tuesday. His arrest follows days after he publicly voiced strong criticisms against a proposed bill concerning religious freedoms in Burkina Faso. This incident has ignited considerable tension and prompted demonstrations within the Burkinabè capital. Tense […]