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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: […]
Military officials from Tchad and the Central African Republic are intensifying collaboration to bolster security in their shared border regions. A high-level working session, led by General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor, Commander of the Tchad-Central African Republic joint force, took place recently to assess the outcomes of recent joint operations. Key military figures from both […]
news politics Tchad: opposition warns of shrinking political freedoms after GCAP leaders sentenced FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Eight leaders from the opposition coalition GCAP were sentenced to eight years in prison on May 8, 2026, sparking sharp reactions across Chad’s political landscape. Opposition figures view the ruling as a troubling escalation in the erosion of political freedoms, signaling […]
Football fans across France are gearing up for a decisive clash as RC Lens host Paris Saint-Germain in a must-watch Ligue 1 showdown. The highly anticipated match, set for Wednesday, May 13 at 21:00, could very well decide the league champions for the 2025/26 season. With both teams locked in a tight battle at the […]
Mounting tensions between Burkina Faso’s government and the Peul minority Burkina Faso is grappling with an escalating crisis as its central government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, faces growing condemnation from the Peul community. Amid a brutal counterterrorism campaign, accusations of systematic military abuses and economic strangulation have deepened divisions, fueling allegations of targeted persecution […]
Chad Virtual meeting for US citizens in Chad The US Embassy in N’Djamena will host an online gathering on May 20 to address safety concerns and consular services for American expatriates in Chad. Alwihda Info May 13, 2026 Share The US Embassy in N’Djamena is set to hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 20, […]
While the Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was hosting a high-profile conference in Dakar on “exploring alternatives to solutions proposed by Bretton Woods institutions,” featuring academics and self-styled ‘outsider economists,’ the office of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye clarified from Nairobi this week that the head of state is directly overseeing negotiations with the International Monetary […]
The double-edged sword of family planning in the Sahel’s war zones While the capital Niamey highlights the strides women are making in development, a different narrative is unfolding in the embattled regions of Tillabéri. Programs promoting contraception, such as the Reach Married Adolescent initiative, are celebrated as transformative social tools. Yet, in areas gripped by […]
The debt burden facing Senegal has once again thrust the nation into the spotlight of economic discussions. In the capital, Dakar, policymakers, economists, and financial experts are actively exploring innovative financing solutions that extend beyond traditional reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF), especially amid tightening budget constraints and urgent calls for economic revival. President […]
Beneath the Kampala sun, the formal greetings and warm handshakes masked deeper concerns about Africa’s pressing challenges. On the morning of May 12, 2026, the President of the Togolese Council arrived in Uganda as a distinguished guest. Invited to witness Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration following his reelection in January, Faure Gnassingbé was there not just to […]
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 […]
The 2024 summer transfer window at Paris Saint-Germain began with an unexpected move: the arrival of goalkeeper Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar for around €20 million. Though initially seen as a backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Russian shot-stopper has since outperformed Lucas Chevalier—who cost €55 million including bonuses—and is now set to start in goal for […]