Since the military takeovers in 2020 and 2021, Mali has undergone a radical strategic shift under the direction of Assimi Goïta. Adopting a staunchly sovereigntist stance, the administration has pivoted away from…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: leveraging security to unite a nation behind talon
Far from succumbing to fear, Benin is turning its security challenges into an unparalleled modernization drive. With the 2026 presidential election on the horizon, President Patrice Talon’s administration is positioning itself to…
Maroc Mauritanie deepen military ties against Sahel insecurity
Morocco and Mauritania strengthen military ties to combat rising instability in the Sahel Rabat and Nouakchott expand joint security initiatives targeting border security, terrorism, and organized crime amid growing regional fragility Introduction…
Benin’s presidential election: lobogo, Hounkpè’s stronghold, faces decisive final push
With just 48 hours remaining before the official end of the electoral campaign, the village of Lobogo, located in the Bopa municipality, is buzzing with activity. Here, Paul Hounkpè, the candidate for…
Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel and its challenge to U.S. strategy
Military-led governments across the Sahelian states—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—are actively consolidating a new security and political partnership, marking a distinct departure from their historical Western affiliations. Russia is a pivotal force…
CAF president Patrice Motsepe visits Dakar amid CAN 2025 controversy
football CAN 2025 CAF president Patrice Motsepe meets Senegalese officials amid CAN 2025 title dispute Patrice Motsepe has led the CAF since 2021 Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football…
Controversial caf decision rocks Senegal Morocco can 2025
Senegal challenges CAF ruling over Morocco’s CAN 2025 title The drama surrounding CAN 2025 refuses to fade. After the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) controversially awarded the African championship to Morocco on…
Morocco Mauritania military cooperation strengthened during high-level visit
Nouakchott — A high-ranking Moroccan military delegation, led by General of the Army Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, concluded a productive…
Morocco’s top general leads delegation to Mauritania for defense talks
Le top brass of Morocco’s armed forces, led by the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Southern Zone Commander, General Mohammed Berrid, wrapped up an official visit to Mauritania….
Mauritania stabilizes food prices amid middle east conflict
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Mauritania is taking proactive steps to shield its consumers from soaring food prices. The government has rolled out a sweeping price monitoring initiative designed to…
Burkina Faso: Captain traoré’s stark rejection of democracy
Ouagadougou witnessed a stark declaration on Thursday, April 2, as Captain Ibrahim Traoré, leader of Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta, openly urged the nation to abandon any notions of democracy. Broadcast on…
Benin: debunking the 45% child malnutrition death claim by Martin Rodriguez
Misrepresenting statistical data can dramatically alter its meaning and public understanding. On March 31, 2026, during an audio recording titled “Ten Years Without an Assessment, Part 4,” disseminated by the online platform…