Securing northern Côte d’Ivoire: a bulwark against regional jihadism
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 […]
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Chad: governing through chaos and deliberate institutional void
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. […]
Read MoreMali: navigating Jnim blockades amid hunger, fear, and forced agreements
In Mali, blockades have emerged as a primary weapon in the ongoing conflict, strategically employed by the Jnim. This armed group’s operational approach involves cutting off essential routes, prohibiting access to vital agricultural fields, paralyzing local markets, and imposing stringent social and religious norms. Their objective appears less about direct territorial conquest and more about […]
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Mali’s media landscape shrinks as power centralizes in Bamako
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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Au Mali, pourquoi la personnalisation du pouvoir autour d’Assimi Goïta est dangeureuse
Publié aujourd’hui à 10h26 Lecture : 6 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app The Conversation Assimi Goïta By Maimouna Kaboré — Editor-in-Chief
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Mali: activist’s prolonged detention sparks concerns over free expression in Bamako
In Mali, the case surrounding Ibrahima Tamega is shining a spotlight on the transitional authorities’ increasing sensitivity to any dissent targeting Russia’s presence within the nation. Tamega, a prominent political figure known for his pro-democracy advocacy and calls for a return to constitutional order, was apprehended on Saturday, May 23. He was subsequently placed in […]
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Mali: jnim’s extortion of chinese gold panners to finance attacks
In Mali, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim) has implemented a systematic scheme to extort funds from Chinese gold panners operating within its areas of influence. This coercive financing mechanism enables the jihadist organization to significantly bolster its resources, directly funding its various operational attacks and insurgent activities across the nation. […]
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Niger’s uranium: navigating legal disputes and commercial stalls
Key entities related to the Niger uranium sector include Abdourahamane Tiani and Orano. By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Investigative journalist
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Burkina Faso: military junta dissolves leading student organization, arrests chief
In a significant move, Burkina Faso’s military junta has officially announced the suspension of the nation’s primary student organization, leading to the immediate apprehension of its prominent leader. This development signals a notable escalation in the country’s domestic political landscape and raises concerns regarding freedom of association. By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Investigative journalist
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Burkina Faso military regime suspends student union, president arrested
Burkina Faso military regime suspends student union, president arrested Actus. The military government in Burkina Faso has imposed a renewable three-month suspension on the General Union of Students of Burkina (Ugeb), the nation’s foremost student body. This measure, confirmed on Wednesday by the Ministry of Territorial Administration, cites “apology for terrorism” as the justification. This […]
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Burkina Faso: student union suspended, members arrested after criticizing security
Burkina Faso: student union suspended, members arrested after criticizing security Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Amidst the 36th anniversary commemoration of student Dabo Boukary’s assassination during Blaise Compaoré‘s tenure, the Union générale des étudiants burkinabè (Ugeb) issued a strong condemnation. The student body criticized the military regime’s failure to […]
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An influential imam’s arrest in Burkina Faso sparks outrage after regime criticism
In Ouagadougou, security forces apprehended Sunni Imam Mohamad Ishaq Kindo on Tuesday. This action followed his recent public condemnation of a proposed law concerning religious liberties. The arrest quickly ignited significant tensions and public demonstrations across the Burkinabè capital. An arrest under tension in Ouagadougou According to statements from close associates and the Federation of […]
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