Author: Sidi Mohamed

Journalist
Politics

Effective strategies for safeguarding human rights defenders during national emergencies

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

Effective strategies for safeguarding human rights defenders during national emergencies Working alongside national defender coalitions across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, the ISHR has released a…

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Why Russia’s Sahel strategy is failing beyond military defeat

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The Sahel is at a crossroads. As Mali grapples with a devastating coordinated attack on April 25, its regional allies appear paralyzed, while international actors scramble to redefine their influence.…

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Omar Daf eyes Mali national team manager role after departure from Amiens

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

Omar Daf throws his hat into the ring as Mali’s next football manager The Malian Football Federation is currently in the midst of selecting a new national team manager following…

News

AS FAR contests Jean-Jacques Ndala’s appointment for CAF Champions League final

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The CAF has sparked significant debate following the selection of the officiating crew for the upcoming CAF Champions League final between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns. By appointing Jean-Jacques Ndala…

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Théodore holo weighs in on romuald wadagni’s presidential mandate

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

Former Constitutional Court President, Théodore Holo, shared his perspective during an interview on Bip Radio on Sunday, May 3, 2026, commending the significant generational transition marked by Romuald Wadagni’s election…

News

Côte d’Ivoire lowers air travel taxes to boost aviation sector

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The Ivorian Government Takes Decisive Action to Revitalize Air Transport The Ivorian authorities have implemented a bold initiative to stimulate the aviation sector. In a move aimed at supporting Air…

Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

West african security: Ghana’s urgent lessons from Mali’s russian partnership

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

Opinion west african security: Ghana’s urgent lessons from Mali’s russian partnership The recent coordinated jihadist attacks in Mali are not an isolated Sahelian crisis. The vulnerabilities they exposed regarding external…

News

Bénin’s u20 amazones secure a vital draw in Abidjan

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The Bénin national women’s under-20 team really showed up this Saturday, heading over to Côte d’Ivoire and pulling off a fantastic 1-1 draw against the Éléphantes. This result puts the…

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The erosion of media freedom in the Sahel states

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The landscape for independent journalism in West Africa has become increasingly perilous. In Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, nations united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), the advent of…

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Mali faces escalating threats from jnim and fla in northern regions

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

An atmosphere of palpable concern grips northern Mali as the country faces a sudden and severe deterioration in its security environment. Within a matter of days, the fragile equilibrium that…

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Senegal and Morocco after the can controversy: hidden tensions beneath fraternal words

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

Arriving in Dakar filled me with a mix of excitement and unease. The reason? The African Cup of Nations final. A match that has, over time, stirred up more than…

Analysis News Top Stories

Fuel pricing disparity: Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin’s contrasting approaches

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces another challenge. As households strive to safeguard their savings against persistent inflation, a stark reality emerges at…