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how the AES unified force aims to succeed in Sahel security Photo credit: Presidency of the Republic of Mali The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are convening …
How the AES unified force aims to succeed in Sahel security Read More
alliance of the Sahel states takes steps toward regional security In the heart of West Africa, the nations of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—collectively known as the Alliance des États …
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger launch joint military force against jihadists Read More
On December 7, 2025, Benin experienced a dramatic moment when military mutineers stormed state television to declare they had deposed President Patrice Talon. However, by the end of the day, …
Patrice Talon: the political anomaly reshaping Benin Read More
For the Moroccan side, the objective couldn’t be more defined: they must claim the championship or consider the effort a failure. Having waited nearly half a century for a Coupe …
Why anything less than a trophy would be a disaster for Morocco at CAN 2025 Read More
The National Anti-Corruption Week for 2025 officially began on December 9, 2025, in Bamako, with its launch spearheaded by Mamoudou Kassogué, Mali’s Minister of Justice and Human Rights. This annual …
Mali’s 2025 anti-corruption week: empowering youth and strengthening judicial rigor Read More
Fada N’Gourma – Bien que la poliomyélite soit une pathologie sévère, elle peut être évitée grâce à la vaccination. Au Burkina Faso, de nombreuses mères ont pris conscience de cet …
Burkina Faso : l’engagement des familles pour une vie sans poliomyélite Read More
Conflict Watchlist 2026 Report Economic warfare escalates as militants expand beyond the Sahel Previously distinct conflicts in the Sahel and coastal West Africa are merging into a single, interconnected one …
Economic warfare escalates as militants expand beyond the Sahel Read More
GEO France Video – One of the last remaining swamp forests in southern Bénin is under threat Béninois President Patrice Talon, pictured in 2022. © LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP Political …
Failed coup attempt in Bénin: evaluating the current state of stability Read More
un urgent plea: un calls for $5.1 billion to avert deeper humanitarian crisis in west and central africa As part of the global humanitarian appeal totaling $33 billion for 2026, …
Un urgent plea: un calls for $5.1 billion to avert deeper humanitarian crisis in west and central africa Read More
West Africa humanitarian crisis: UN seeks $5.1 billion in urgent aid In the context of the 2026 global humanitarian appeal totaling $33 billion, the United Nations and its partners are …
West Africa humanitarian crisis: un seeks $5.1 billion in urgent aid Read More
Following a day of turmoil on Sunday, when soldiers stormed the national broadcaster to declare they had overthrown President Patrice Talon, the Head of State reassured the nation Sunday evening …
Benin coup plot: fleeing plotters still at large as hostages freed Read More
Bénin has become the latest addition to the growing list of African nations experiencing military attempts to seize political control since 2020. A short-lived takeover attempt occurred on a Sunday, …
Recent military coups in Africa and the failed attempt in Benin Read More