In response to the recent announcement that 118 NGOs and associations have been dissolved in Burkina Faso, Ousmane Diallo, a senior researcher specializing in the Sahel, expressed grave concern regarding

The fragile peace in northern Mali was shattered once again this Tuesday, April 14, 2026. A civilian transport truck became the latest victim of an improvised explosive device (IED) while

Facing a multifaceted terrorist threat and simmering discontent within his own ranks, General Abdourahamane Tiani is attempting a last-ditch maneuver. Between secret talks in Say with the GSIM and a

Empowering communities through science: insights from Dr. Bintou Dembélé in Mali Bamako — The 2026 World Health Day theme, “Unite for health. Support science,” shines a spotlight on health advocates

In the heart of Nigeria’s Borno State, three women—Aisha, Juliana, and Hauwa—carry scars that words can barely describe. Their stories, though often overshadowed by sensational headlines, paint a raw picture

The curtains have just fallen on Benin’s presidential election held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, and one thing is clear: the nation has defied the grimest forecasts. Amid a West

COTONOU – A sense of calm anticipation enveloped Benin as citizens across the nation headed to the polls for the first round of the 2026 presidential election. This pivotal vote,

Morocco and Mauritania deepen security cooperation against Sahel threats Rabat and Nouakchott expand military collaboration focusing on border security, counter-terrorism and organized crime as regional instability escalates. Security cooperation framework

More than 24 hours after the deadly ambush on the Niger River, the body of a senior gendarmerie officer remains stranded aboard a drifting patrol boat, denied the recovery efforts

The military administrations governing Sahel nations—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—are actively forging a new security and political coalition while progressively disengaging from their traditional Western allies. Russia is playing a

A week has passed since his last public appearance, and a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This influential religious leader from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s

National forces in Burkina Faso, supported by local militias and Al-Qaeda-affiliated insurgents, have executed over 1,800 non-combatants and caused the forced displacement of tens of thousands since early 2023. The