The volatile borderlands straddling Mali and Burkina Faso have become a flashpoint for escalating violence, where the deadly rivalry between Al-Qaeda’s Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic…
Author: Sidi Mohamed
Journalist
Senegal’s constitutional council under scrutiny: How Pastef’s future hangs in the balance
Senegal’s constitutional council has become a flashpoint in the nation’s political landscape, repeatedly blocking progress for the Pastef movement as public debate intensifies over the future of its leaders. What’s…
Mali’s street begging crisis: how systemic neglect fuels an unchecked social emergency
Bamako’s streets: a silent crisis spiraling beyond control What was once a sporadic and largely ignored issue—children weaving through traffic in tattered clothing, frail elders begging on weathered pavements, or…
Niger’s military regime faces backlash as China oil ultimatum sparks diplomatic storm
Niger in crisis: Junta’s bold ultimatum to CNPC raises global alarms Facing a deepening financial crisis and economic collapse, Niger’s military leadership under General Abdourahamane Tiani has launched an unprecedented…
Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral reform stirs heated national debate on future governance
Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral reform stirs heated national debate on future governance The political landscape in Côte d’Ivoire is undergoing a seismic shift as the ruling RHDP party’s latest electoral reform…
Mali’s military admits civilian harm after deadly strikes ignite public debate
After deadly strikes in central Mali, military’s vague statement fuels controversy and scrutiny For the second time in days, Mali’s military has acknowledged civilian casualties in its operations, yet offered…
Niger’s soaring security budget: where is the return on investment for its people?
Public outrage grows as Niger diverts billions into military spending As Niger grapples with mounting regional instability, the government continues to pour unprecedented funds into its defense apparatus, raising urgent…
West Africa’s Energy Turning Point: Senegal’s Gas Breakthrough and Nigeria’s Desperate Gamble Redefine the Continent’s Future
In a seismic shift that could reshape West Africa’s energy landscape for decades, Senegal has vaulted into the global LNG spotlight while Nigeria scrambles to salvage its crumbling oil dominance.…
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila leads new politico-military alliance FRN
Joseph Kabila named leader of FRN coalition in Congo power struggle Joseph Kabila, former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been appointed leader of the Front for the…
Mali airstrikes kill 8 civilians in Ségou: new questions over military operations
Eight civilians, including women and children, were killed in an airstrike that struck Zanakoro village in Mali’s Ségou region, reigniting concerns over the conduct of military operations and the protection…
Russian tanker DF Peak seized mid-Indian Ocean for fraudulent Benin flag use
On October 12, 2026, French naval forces intercepted a 244-meter Russian-flagged oil tanker, the DF Peak, 450 nautical miles south of Réunion. The operation, confirmed by authorities, targeted a vessel…
Niger oil scandal: leaked memo exposes 418 billion FCFA debt and a crisis committee in freefall
In Niamey, behind the closed doors of the Prime Minister’s office, the management of the oil crisis has descended into a bare-knuckle financial brawl. Explosive revelations from an October 12,…