Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

The Malian junta has taken a significant step in its strategy for territorial reconquest. Through a ministerial decree made public on Friday, June 5, 2026, authorities in Bamako have established military interest zones encompassing approximately forty forests spread across the national territory. These areas, now exclusively designated for operations by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa), […]

A French intelligence officer, detained in Mali for nearly a year, has been handed a twenty-year prison sentence. This significant judgment was delivered by a Malian court, bringing to a close a period of intense scrutiny surrounding the individual identified as an agent of France’s Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE). The sentencing, which took place […]

Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and one-time Malian diplomat, currently spearheads the JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims), an organization he founded in 2017. He stands as the most sought-after individual across the Sahel region. Ag Ghaly faces international sanctions from the United Nations, is designated a “terrorist” by the […]

Le grand invité Afrique Mali: «Le terrorisme est la négation de la paix, on ne peut plus ignorer la responsabilité du pouvoir» Publié le : 04/06/2026 – 06:14 Écouter – 06:39 Au Mali, cela fait un mois que Mountaga Tall, avocat, ancien ministre et défenseur de la démocratie, a été enlevé par la Sécurité d’État, […]

Recent disclosures from Cameroon have brought to light substantial financial losses incurred over a five-year period, stemming from its gold exports destined for Dubai. This revelation prompts a critical examination of how precious national resources are managed across the region, particularly raising pointed questions about the Central African Republic (CAR). As Cameroon grapples with the […]

Chad’s democratic backslide: opposition silenced as authoritarianism deepens The N’Djamena regime appears intent on perpetuating a cycle of coups and violent conflict. Par Remadji Hoinathy chercheur principal, Afrique centrale et bassin du lac Tchad, ISS Just two weeks after their apprehension for planning a demonstration against governance issues in Chad, eight prominent opposition figures received […]

The United States Treasury Department announced sanctions this Tuesday, June 2, 2026, against John Imani Nzenze, identified as a pivotal figure in the RDF/M23 war machine and the rebel movement’s intelligence chief. While overdue, this measure holds significant symbolic weight, targeting a central orchestrator within a military apparatus long accused of perpetrating death, widespread looting, […]

Along the critical northern frontier of Côte d’Ivoire, a determined stand is being made against the encroaching tide of jihadist violence. My recent visit to strategic locations like Mororo, nestled near Tougbo in the nation’s northeast, revealed Ivorian soldiers actively patrolling, diligently securing the border area with Burkina Faso. This region has become an indispensable […]

In Chad, fatalities over a water well in the 21st century are not predetermined by fate or ancient customs; they stem directly from a deliberate institutional vacuum. For over three decades, the same pattern has persisted in Chad. While leaders change, often through dynastic succession, the bloodshed continues daily, a stark symbol of systemic failure. […]

Revue de presse Afrique À la Une: rétrécissement médiatique et personnalisation du pouvoir au Mali Publié le : 01/06/2026 – 10:07 Écouter – 04:17 Publicité Regions like Iran, Gaza, Russia, Venezuela, and particularly Mali, have consistently dominated global headlines in recent months and years. These areas, frequently associated with complex geopolitical challenges, present a striking […]

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