Sambisa forest: the fierce battle for control between boko haram factions in Nigeria
The vast Sambisa Forest, spanning 60,000 square kilometers across North-East Nigeria, was once a thriving wildlife reserve, drawing tourists to its natural beauty. Today, however, the area has been transformed into a battleground where two militant factions fiercely contend for dominance, relentlessly pursued by military forces. Since 2016, following the split of Boko Haram into […]
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Dakar hosts pivotal energy transition talks for Senegal’s green future
Dakar is playing host to a landmark event as the fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University kicks off, bringing together leading minds in sustainability, policymakers, and grassroots advocates. The two-day gathering, taking place on May 19 and 20, is shaping up to be a critical platform for charting a sustainable path forward for […]
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Senegal space week 2026: why space mastery is key for national security
The Senegalese Minister of Armed Forces, General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a powerful message at the opening of the second edition of Senegal Space Week. Addressing a gathering of international experts and partners, he emphasized that modern security challenges extend beyond terrestrial borders—into the domain of space, data, and emerging technologies. […]
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Babacar Ba condemns attempt to smear Ousmane Sonko over Ndiaga Seck case
Political arrest sparks controversy as Sonko faces indirect accusations The detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck, currently facing allegations of unnatural acts, has intensified public debate in Senegal. He was formally charged by a Louga judge and remanded in custody this week. Amid this legal turmoil, social media narratives have begun drawing questionable connections between […]
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JNIM intensifies attacks on chinese mining sites in Mali
JNIM’s bold strike at a Chinese mining site in Naréna The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational reach by launching a highly coordinated attack on a Chinese-operated mining facility in Naréna, a town near the Guinea border in the Kangaba district. The assault, which unfolded under […]
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Mali politics english: the economic fallout of Niger’s military rental price freeze
The transitional government of Niger has recently implemented a decree that imposes a cap on rental prices, ranging from 15,000 to 80,000 FCFA in Niamey. While this initiative aims to appeal to low-income citizens, it disregards fundamental economic principles. Rather than alleviating housing shortages, the policy risks stifling residential construction and exacerbating the very crisis […]
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Burkina Faso: two billion FCFA aid for Kaya’s displaced vanishes amid corruption claims
The Burkinabè government recently launched a significant agricultural support initiative, valued at over two billion FCFA, purportedly designed to benefit internally displaced persons (IDPs) resettled in Kaya. Yet, beneath the grand pronouncements of ‘reconquest’ and national solidarity lies a far grimmer reality: an alleged open-air diversion of funds, orchestrated at the expense of suffering populations […]
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Malian drone strike targets allies near Gao, revealing strategic missteps
On the morning of Monday, May 18, a drone operated by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) mistakenly launched a fatal strike on a GATIA vehicle near Gao, within the Intahaka mining area. GATIA is an armed group that has consistently shown loyalty to Bamako. This latest tragic event starkly reveals the profound strategic failures of […]
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Bamako residents navigate daily life amid ongoing state of emergency
In Bamako, the dynamic capital of Mali, citizens are navigating a prolonged state of emergency. Islamist militias continue to obstruct key access routes into the city, creating an undeniable atmosphere of concern and vigilance. The palpable fear of potential terrorist attacks significantly shapes the rhythm of daily life for Bamako residents. As part of ongoing […]
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Burkina Faso’s malaria crisis deepens amid Ibrahim Traoré’s sovereignty drive
The Burkinabè regime under Captain Ibrahim Traoré has escalated its sovereignist rhetoric by permanently shutting down the Target Malaria research laboratories and mandating the destruction of its genetically modified mosquitoes. While framed as a bold assertion of national control, this drastic measure raises critical questions about the future of medical research in the Sahel and […]
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Senegal minister mabouba diagne sues media for defamation
In a significant move impacting press freedom in Sénégal, Minister Mabouba Diagne has initiated legal proceedings for defamation against several media organizations. The minister alleges these outlets disseminated false information, unjustly linking him to financial irregularities detailed in a report by the esteemed Court of Accounts. This judicial action brings to the forefront critical discussions […]
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Devastating drone strike kills civilians preparing for wedding in Mali
Devastating drone strike kills civilians preparing for wedding in Mali On Sunday, a tragic drone strike by the Malian armed forces resulted in the deaths of at least ten civilians, including young people preparing for a communal wedding celebration in Téné. This devastating incident underscores the severe security crisis gripping the nation, marked by persistent […]
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