Category: Analyses
After two years, Sahel alliances struggle as militant dominance grows
Two years after its highly publicised formation, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is showing cracks in its once-united facade. Despite the bold declarations of sovereignty and fiery rhetoric from
Read MoreMaroc-us: de la guerre d’indîpendance américaine à la souveraineté sur le Sahara marocain
Les relations entre le Maroc et les États-Unis sont profondément ancrées dans l’histoire. Depuis les premiers temps de leur indépendance, les deux pays ont noué un lien stratégique qui a
Read MoreDeciphering Cameroon’s political narratives: a critical media guide
In Cameroon, the political landscape is often a complex weave of unverified announcements, burgeoning WhatsApp rumors, decontextualized statements, and belated official communiqués that only partially clarify matters. Navigating Cameroonian political
Read MoreMali: intensifying security concerns as FLA claims Anefis, prison attacked near Bamako
Information emerging from Mali’s northern reaches details a fresh military escalation around Anefis, a critically strategic locality situated on the vital corridor connecting Gao and Kidal. On Saturday, July 4,
Read MoreBurkina Faso: russian in schools sparks debate over new geopolitical alignment
A recent governmental decision in Burkina Faso signals a profound shift in the nation’s strategic alliances. The transitional government, following a Council of Ministers meeting, has officially decreed the integration
Read MoreBurkina Faso: the quietude of oumarou yabré stirs questions on power dynamics
The political landscape within Burkina Faso continues to generate considerable inquiry, particularly concerning the operational mechanisms of its most critical decision-making echelons. Over recent weeks, the prolonged and unexplained quietude
Read MoreUnpacking AFD’s 622.8 billion FCFA investment in Cameroon: a sectoral review
With an active portfolio exceeding 622.8 billion FCFA spread across 51 distinct initiatives, the French Development Agency (AFD) firmly retains its position as Cameroon’s foremost bilateral financial partner. Yet, beneath
Read MoreInternational Criminal Court urges Sahel nations to rethink Rome Statute withdrawal
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a direct appeal to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, urging them to reverse their decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the foundational
Read MoreBurkina Faso: extraterrestrial embassy proposal ignites national discussion
A recent declaration by a Burkinabè movement, outlining plans for an ’embassy dedicated to welcoming extraterrestrials’ as a means to bolster national sovereignty, has triggered a wave of reactions across
Read MoreHow jihadist groups are reshaping state power in Mali
On June 24, 2026, traffic resumed on the vital Bamako-Mourdiah-Nara corridor in central-western Mali, after weeks of blockade imposed by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). Yet the reopening was
Read MoreImpact of Burkina Faso’s diplomatic rupture with France on citizens
The diplomatic severance between Burkina Faso and France is beginning to manifest tangible consequences, not solely in bilateral relations but predominantly in the daily lives of numerous Burkinabè citizens. In
Read MoreNiger struggles against unending conflict amid shifting power dynamics
The capital of Niger, Niamey, finds itself trapped in a relentless cycle of conflict, regardless of regime changes or dramatic geopolitical shifts. Despite the fall of one government after another,
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