Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

After inviting Russian mercenaries to Mali in 2021, the nation’s ruling junta initially focused its efforts on containing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. However, this strategic decision inadvertently allowed terrorist organizations, specifically the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) and Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), to significantly expand their […]

Reports from the Bamingui-Bangoran prefecture in the Central African Republic indicate a troubling shift in ongoing security operations. What began as a joint effort involving Russian mercenaries and the Forces Armées Centrafricaines (FACA) in the Ndele area has reportedly transformed into widespread cattle rustling, severely impacting local herders. escalating concerns for herders in ndele Initially […]

The Sahel region continues to grapple with persistent security challenges, a reality underscored by the protracted conflict between the Chadian forces, led by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, and the extremist group Boko Haram, under the command of Bakura Doro. This enduring confrontation has evolved into a relentless war of attrition, demanding significant resources and […]

Partager Écouter On a bustling street in Dakar, “K.” appears indistinguishable from any other pedestrian. He moves with purpose, phone in hand, exchanging greetings with acquaintances. Outwardly, nothing seems amiss. Yet, every action is carefully considered. “Here, you must know how to protect yourself,” he confides. A French national among those detained While his incarceration […]

N’Djamena is currently gripped by heightened political tensions after eight prominent opposition leaders received eight-year prison sentences. This judicial decision has ignited a wave of strong reactions across the nation, with many voices expressing alarm over what they perceive as a significant erosion of public freedoms. In response to the growing political friction, the ruling […]

The current state of Mali’s complex challenges takes center stage as experts analyze the latest developments and explore potential pathways for resolution in a nation grappling with persistent instability. Recent coordinated offensives have simultaneously impacted vital centers across Mali, including the capital city of Bamako, along with Kati, Kidal, Gao, Sévaré, and Mopti. These significant […]

Across the vast, red-dusted expanses of the Sahel, far from European scrutiny, Mali is confronting a harsh reality: the decision to dismiss crucial partners who once held the line against escalating chaos now yields severe consequences. The recent surge in attacks devastating the nation is neither accidental nor predestined. Instead, it represents the foreseeable fallout […]

As Brussels prepares to mark the 30th anniversary of its Pride Parade this Saturday, May 16, celebrating three decades of advocacy for visibility and equality, a stark contrast emerges in Sénégal. In Dakar, a much bleaker reality challenges global discussions on human rights; a newly enacted law has formalized the persecution of LGBTQIA+ individuals, establishing […]

Mali’s security landscape is experiencing rapid and concerning deterioration. Coordinated offensives by jihadist groups, coupled with separatist movements in the country’s north, have subjected the Malian state to immense strategic pressure from multiple fronts. Yet, beneath this visible reality, a more profound evolution is unfolding. Less dramatic than the armed clashes, this shift is infinitely […]

A recent assessment reveals a varied landscape for gender economic equality across African nations, with some countries making notable strides while Chad continues to face considerable challenges. The findings, detailed in the Women, Business and the Law 2026 report, underscore the persistent disparities in women’s economic rights. Chad ranks 36th among 54 African economies, achieving […]

In Mali, the transitional authorities remain unwavering in their commitment to confront armed groups. On April 25, jihadist factions linked to al-Qaïda and separatist rebels from the FLA launched their first coordinated large-scale attacks, resulting in the killing of Defense Minister General Sadio Camara and the seizure of Kidal. Since then, the Jnim has imposed […]