The shifting battlefront: Where anti-terror operations collide with humanitarian law In Mali, the promise of a new dawn under military leadership has evolved into a harsh reckoning for civilians. What…
Mali’s fallen heavyweights: how the junta reshaped power and quelled dissent
Since General Assimi Goïta solidified control, Mali’s traditional political elite—once the architects of post-1991 governance—has not merely stepped aside. They have been systematically sidelined, their influence crushed under the weight…
Diplomatic divide? Mali’s Goïta dominates Russia-Africa summit as Sahel allies falter
The Russia-Africa Summit 2026 has opened in Moscow against a backdrop of diplomatic fractures within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), with Mali’s Assimi Goïta emerging as the sole regional…
Chad denies Niger strike allegations and demands concrete evidence amid rising tensions
The government of Chad has strongly denied any involvement in an alleged strike against Niger, calling for the immediate release of evidence cited by N’Djamena’s accusations. This public dispute has…
South Africa grapples with mob justice after fatal foreigner lynching stirs continent-wide backlash
Mandela’s legacy tested as African Union raises alarms over deadly Durban mob violence In a jarring repudiation of post-apartheid South Africa’s founding principles, the African Union’s human rights watchdog has…
Bamako land case sparks judicial controversy after ten-year sentence for ex-mayor Sangaré
The controversial conviction of former Bamako district mayor Adama Sangaré has ignited a fierce debate over legal boundaries, administrative accountability, and the future of land governance in Mali. The 10-year…
Mali’s growing political purge: what 440 days without trial reveal about the junta’s future
This week marks a grim milestone in Mali’s post-coup era: 440 days since former Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga was jailed without a verdict. Fourteen months in pretrial detention for…
Global tensions escalate: how public stockpiling reflects rising uncertainty ahead
As geopolitical fault lines deepen worldwide, governments are shifting from distant warnings to urgent public guidance. The push for households to maintain emergency reserves is no longer just precautionary advice—it…
Burkina Faso’s leadership under scrutiny as Traoré skips Russia-Africa summit amid internal power struggles
The absence of Burkina Faso’s ruling leader, Ibrahim Traoré, from the Russia-Africa summit has sparked intense speculation about the stability of his government. While official reasons for his non-participation remain…
Burkina Faso’s bold leap: Ouédraogo’s Moscow mission to redefine Russia-Africa ties
The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso has departed Ouagadougou on a landmark diplomatic mission to Moscow, carrying the mandate to reshape the nation’s strategic partnerships at the third Russia-Africa Summit…
Diplomatic storm over Niger drone strike: lack of evidence fuels uncertainty
The dust has yet to settle over a controversial drone strike in Niger’s Agadez region, where two civilians lost their lives. Far from clarifying the attack, Niamey’s latest accusations targeting…
Brazil’s election chaos: Bolsonaro’s legal fight puts Lula’s victory in the crosshairs
After a razor-thin win, Lula’s fourth term faces fierce resistance from Bolsonaro’s camp Brazil awoke on Monday to a nation deeply split after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a…