Nearly one billion dollars. That is the staggering amount Mali has allocated to its security partnership with Russian paramilitary forces, first associated with Wagner and later reorganized under the Africa…
Author: Sidi Mohamed
Journalist
Benin’s push to expel CNews over racist content sparks national and regional debate
The move by Benin to challenge CNews’s continued broadcast in the country has intensified scrutiny over international media accountability and the global fight against discriminatory narratives. In a move that…
Fallout from Congo’s $17.6 million defense fund transfer: what’s next for Washington and Kinshasa?
The Washington puzzle over a $17.6 million Congo-to-US defense transfer The fallout from a 17.6 million dollar transaction, originating from a Congolese government account and landing in a Texas defense…
Fallout from France’s unrest: how Sahel juntas are reframing public unrest as a geopolitical victory
The crisis of credibility: how Sahel’s military regimes exploit France’s domestic tensions Flames in Parisian streets, rubber bullets soaring into crowds, shattered shopfronts broadcast in real time—each wave of unrest…
South Sudan condamns suspected Sudan drone strike on Abyei market
South Sudan has sharply criticized what it calls a deliberate drone strike by Sudan on a bustling market in the contested region of Abyei, resulting in at least 73 civilian…
Mali’s civilian toll fuels urgent calls for AU accountability amid rising abuses
As Mali’s conflict intensifies, new evidence of widespread abuses against civilians is igniting fierce public debate and demands for swift action from African leaders. A comprehensive investigation reveals a disturbing…
France’s urban unrest sparks new debates across the Sahel region
The fallout from France’s urban violence resonates beyond its borders The recent waves of unrest in France marked by looting, vandalism, and clashes with law enforcement have sparked reactions far…
Benin’s u-18 school football team sparks debate after historic 27-0 thrashing of India
Public reaction erupts over Benin’s dominant victory in u-18 world cup Benin’s u-18 school football team has ignited intense discussions worldwide after delivering a record-breaking 27-0 victory over India in…
Benin’s financial credibility gains momentum as ecobank’s 230.8 million pledge sparks nationwide debate
Ecobank’s landmark commitment reshapes Benin’s financial landscape amid public scrutiny The Benin government’s credibility faced intense public scrutiny this week after Ecobank unveiled a landmark financial pledge of $230.8 million…
Togo’s political divide: opposition calls for radical reset amid stalled talks
Togo’s latest attempt to reignite political dialogue has collided head-on with an uncompromising stance from the opposition. Four key blocs united under the ‘Generation Togo Manifesto’ have flatly rejected the…
Niger’s fuel crisis worsens: public anger grows over government’s controversial new restrictions
Why Niger’s latest fuel rules are sparking nationwide debate The Nigerien government has doubled down on its hardline approach to the country’s chronic fuel shortages, implementing sweeping restrictions that have…
Mali’s faltering fight: how civilian casualties shadow counterterror efforts
As the war in Mali intensifies, a disturbing pattern is emerging: while the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) continues its lethal strikes on Malian soldiers, new…