AES struggles: how rhetoric overshadows real challenges in the Sahel
Three years after military takeovers in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) faces a harsh reality: persistent security threats, economic strain, and unmet public expectations. While the bloc’s leadership has prioritized breaking from regional norms and challenging traditional partners, tangible improvements remain elusive. The limits of sovereignty as a political […]
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Africa’s drone revolution: balancing power gains and foreign dependence
Drones reshape african security strategies amid rising conflicts Drones have become essential tools in Africa’s military strategies, transforming how conflicts are waged across the continent. A recent analysis highlights how this “dronisation” trend enhances operational capabilities while exposing deep technological dependencies on foreign powers. The shift also introduces complex challenges in governance, security, and civilian […]
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Morocco’s king leaves shadowy governance gaps unanswered after 27-year rule
The monarch’s address marking the 27th anniversary of his throne ascension on July 29, 2026, stands as a defining political statement, encapsulating 25 years of national strategy while hinting at the post-2026 landscape. Delivered with a tone of « confidence and optimism » amid regional instability, it positions continuity and institutional stability as the Kingdom’s […]
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Record transfer for a teenager in bundesliga: bayer leverkusen’s kerim alajbegovic set to break record
Record transfer for a teenager in bundesliga: bayer leverkusen’s kerim alajbegovic set to break record Kerim Alajbegovic’s football journey is about to reach new heights. The 18-year-old Bosnian midfielder, who has yet to make a single appearance for Bayer Leverkusen’s senior team, is on the verge of shattering a Bundesliga transfer record. His remarkable rise […]
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Boko Haram’s use of AI to plan attacks raises new security challenges
Exclusive revelations from former Boko Haram operatives expose how the jihadist group is integrating artificial intelligence into its operational planning, marking a dangerous shift in counterterrorism strategies. AI tools as new operational allies for armed groups For years, security experts warned about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence by terrorist organizations. Today, that concern has […]
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Senegal’s constitutional overhaul: navigating pastef’s internal political divide
Senegal’s constitutional overhaul: navigating pastef’s internal political divide Madièye MBODJ, the esteemed Vice-President of Pastef-Les Patriotes, has meticulously examined the ongoing constitutional revision process in Sénégal. His detailed analysis arrives during a period of significant political realignment, marked by an undeniable schism within the nation’s governing party, Pastef-Les Patriotes. A pivotal development in this landscape […]
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Royal throne speech outlines Morocco’s strategy for global economic leadership
Royal throne speech outlines Morocco’s strategy for global economic leadership Tweet Facebook Whatsapp Linkedin Mail His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s annual throne speech, delivered on the 27th anniversary of His glorious ancestors’ accession to the throne, presents a forward-looking strategy to strengthen Morocco’s position in an increasingly competitive global economy, according to political scientist and […]
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Mohammed VI Pioneers African Medical Sovereignty
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has been instrumental in promoting the development of medical sovereignty in Africa. File generated on By Maimouna Kaboré — Editor-in-Chief
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Niger’s quest for sovereignty: navigating dependence on russian fertilizers
In Niger, as across the wider Sahelian region, a clear directive has emerged: to assert complete national sovereignty, to disengage from historical Western partnerships, and to reclaim control over the nation’s future. This political trajectory, widely supported by the populace, is actively shaping diplomatic and security policies. However, a closer examination of agricultural value chains […]
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Au Bénin, le Sénat prend fonction ce jeudi
PolitiqueBénin Au Bénin, le Sénat prend fonction ce jeudi Rodrigue Guézodjè 30/07/202630 juillet 2026 Le Sénat, la nouvelle et seconde chambre du Parlement béninois, s’installe ce jeudi 30 juillet à Porto-Novo. La nouvelle chambre exercera un rôle consultatif déterminant. Copier le lien Le Sénat prend officiellement corps avec l’installation ce jeudi de ses 25 membres. […]
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Dr Congo’s C64 opposition stands firm on constitutional ultimatum
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the prominent opposition coalition known as C64 is intensifying its resistance to the presidential camp’s proposed constitutional overhaul. From Kinshasa, leaders of the alliance have reiterated their firm ultimatum to Head of State Félix Tshisekedi, demanding the complete abandonment of any initiative to amend the nation’s foundational law. This […]
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Bénin’s new senate: ushering in a bicameral era
The Béninois Senate convened its inaugural session this Thursday in Porto-Novo, officially marking the nation’s transition to a bicameral parliamentary system. This newly established legislative body, a direct result of recent constitutional amendments, now complements the National Assembly, fundamentally reshaping Bénin’s institutional framework. Its implementation represents one of the most extensively debated political initiatives of […]
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