The Sahel region continues to grapple with persistent security challenges, and at the heart of this struggle lies the protracted conflict between Chad and the extremist group Boko Haram. Under…
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Chad’s enduring struggle: Déby Itno confronts Boko Haram’s persistent threat
The nation of Chad is currently embroiled in an enduring and relentless conflict, a true war of attrition against the persistent menace of Boko Haram. At the forefront of this…
African economic and political shifts: a weekly overview
1. Emmanuel Macron redefines France’s africa policy in Nairobi Key takeaways. President Emmanuel Macron outlined a significant shift in France’s Africa policy during an extensive interview preceding the Africa Forward…
Tchad and Turkey strengthen security ties through tech partnership
Tchad and Turkey strengthen security ties through tech partnership A new collaboration between Tchad and Turkey focuses on cutting-edge security solutions, cybersecurity, and youth employment opportunities. The Ministry of Public…
Mali’s deepening crisis: a quest for peace amidst renewed conflict
PolitiqueAfrique Mali’s deepening crisis: a quest for peace amidst renewed conflict The escalating situation in Mali is a source of profound concern, as the nation slides further into instability with…
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…
Burkina Faso junta suspends nearly a thousand associations amid anti-terrorism drive
Burkina Faso’s ruling authorities have initiated a significant crackdown on civil society, suspending 811 organizations and dissolving an additional 118 since mid-April. The official justification for these widespread suspensions, effective…
Mali’s difficult choice: should the Sahel negotiate with jihadists?
Following the synchronized assaults on April 25 and 26 that targeted key Malian cities such as Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sévaré, and Kidal, a previously unmentionable topic has re-entered Mali’s security…
Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis • Stimson Center
Commentary Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis Coordinated Mali attacks expose state vulnerabilities, insurgent adaptation, and shifting regional alliances across the Sahel North Africa By Salem A. Salem May…
Mali’s isolation from ECOWAS: why the Sahel needs regional unity against terror
In the shifting sands of West African geopolitics, timing separates bold leadership from reckless abandonment. The decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all…
West african security: Ghana’s urgent lessons from Mali’s russian partnership
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…
The unraveling of the Sahel: Mali’s instability and the dilemma for Algeria
The strategic shift in the Sahel The synchronized attacks launched across Mali on April 25 represent more than just a continuation of a long-standing conflict; they mark a critical turning…