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General Tiani’s administration unveils bold administrative reform to counter jihadist threats The administration led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, which has been actively combating armed jihadist factions within Niger’s borders since …
Niger revamps regional map to boost security against militants Read More
Security trumps public celebrations as Paris scraps Champions League fan zone Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has reversed his decision to set up a fan zone for the Champions League final …
Paris cancels fan zone for champions league final due to security concerns Read More
The Timbuktu Institute, an African peace research center based in Senegal, has published a critical analysis titled “Mali: anatomy of a security earthquake”. This report examines the recent surge in …
Security outsourcing fails in Mali after jihadist advances Read More
Military leaders from Chad and the Central African Republic are intensifying efforts to enhance security across their shared, sensitive border regions. A crucial working meeting convened on May 11, chaired …
Chad and Central African Republic bolster border security Read More
Ethnic tensions escalate amid anti-terror operations The security situation in Burkina Faso has deteriorated sharply, with a widening rift emerging between the transitional government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré and …
Burkina Faso’s peul communities face mounting repression under Ibrahim Traoré Read More
President Diomaye Faye leads direct negotiations with the IMF over hidden debt crisis While Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko hosted an economic symposium in Dakar focusing on innovative alternatives to …
Senegal’s president takes charge of IMF debt talks amid economic challenges Read More
Across the Sahel, government initiatives celebrate women’s empowerment in economic development, particularly in Niger’s bustling capital. Yet in the embattled districts of Tillabéri, where insurgent violence has tightened its grip, …
Contraceptive access in conflict zones of the Sahel raises health risks Read More
The debt burden on Senegal’s economy has once again taken center stage in economic discussions. In Dakar, policymakers, economists, and financial experts are actively exploring alternative financing and restructuring solutions …
Senegal tackles debt crisis with new financing strategies beyond IMF Read More
Bénin’s leaders pitch economic transformation at Nairobi investment forum The Director-General of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the CEO of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, showcased the country’s industrial and financial …
Bénin showcases industrial growth at Africa forward investment forum in Kenya Read MoreThe synchronized assaults by the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25, 2026, signify a profound strategic shift since 2012. …
Mali’s security crisis intensifies: junta and russian model under pressure Read More
In a significant strategic move aimed at modernizing its border management infrastructure, the government of Bénin, in close collaboration with the United States, has achieved a critical milestone. The Hillacondji …
Bénin and US fortify border control with MIDAS system deployment at Hillacondji Read More
April 26, 2026, will forever be etched as a somber date for Mali. On this pivotal day, Kidal, once cherished by Bamako as a symbol of its regained strength, tragically …
Kidal’s fall: the day russian allies abandoned Mali Read More