Month: May 2026

Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

As the sun blazed over Kampala, the official smiles and warm handshakes masked the weight of pressing African matters. On 12 May 2026, the Togolese president arrived in Uganda for…

Mali crisis after rebel jihadist offensive: what lies ahead for Bamako

Home Opinion Mali rebel offensive: what’s next for Bamako’s government? A platform for debates and current affairs analysis on African geopolitical challenges. Middle East and Africa Print SHARE Mali rebel…

PSG eyes more Russian talents after Safonov success

When Paris Saint-Germain made the surprise move to sign Matvey Safonov during the 2024 summer transfer window, few anticipated the goalkeeper’s rapid rise at Parc des Princes. Arriving from Krasnodar…

Tchad, Cameroun and Central African Republic unite to digitalize central African trade corridors

The National Bureau of Land Freight of Chad (BNFT), alongside freight authorities from Cameroon and the Central African Republic, formalized a groundbreaking digitalization pact for Central African trade corridors on…

ID4Africa 2026 in Abidjan: shaping digital identity ecosystems for Africa

The 7th annual ID4Africa general assembly is set to take place in Abidjan from May 12 to 15, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët, under the theme “Digital…

Bénin showcases industrial ambitions at Africa Forward event in Kenya

The CEOs of SIPI-BENIN S.A and CDC Bénin took center stage in Nairobi to unveil the country’s industrial and financial blueprint at Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect. The high-profile…

Mali’s escalating security crisis: jihadist and rebel offensive challenges junta and Russian security model

The coordinated assaults by the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25, 2026, signify a profound strategic shift in Mali’s…

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Bénin and the United States bolster border security with MIDAS system at Hillacondji

In a strategic move to modernize its border management capabilities, the government of Bénin, in collaboration with the United States, has achieved a significant milestone. The Hillacondji border crossing is…

Mali crisis: how Russian mercenaries abandoned Kidal and what it reveals

The Mali conflict reached a critical turning point on April 26, 2026, when the city of Kidal—once hailed as a symbol of the government’s regained authority—fell back into rebel hands.…

Senegal and Botswana’s leaders set sights on enhanced economic partnership

The diplomatic relationship between Senegal and Botswana is entering a significant new chapter. During a high-level exchange, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko formally expressed their commitment to fostering…

Mali’s security pivot to Russia: a critical assessment of Africa Corps’ impact