Since taking office, Senegal’s constitutional council has repeatedly rejected key proposals from the ruling Pastef movement, leaving citizens and businesses grappling with legal uncertainty. From stalled legislative bills to blocked appointments, the…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Mali’s street begging crisis: how systemic neglect fuels urban collapse and threatens stability
How Mali’s cities became battlegrounds for survival Every day, the streets of Bamako echo with a relentless plea for help. Children, people with disabilities, and the elderly stand at every major intersection,…
Niger’s desperate $5bn gamble: junta’s ultimatum to CNPC and the looming economic disaster
The military-led government in Niger, grappling with an acute financial crisis, has taken a reckless and desperate gamble that threatens to destabilize the country’s already fragile economy. Under the leadership of General…
Côte d’Ivoire’s new electoral body: how citizens and businesses brace for change amid political reforms
Real-world consequences of Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral reforms: what citizens and businesses stand to gain or lose In a move that could reshape Côte d’Ivoire’s political and economic landscape, the Rally of Houphouëtists…
Mali’s military admits civilian casualties but shrouds incident in secrecy amid rising airstrike fears
The Malian army’s terse recognition of a ‘tragic incident’ — with no location, date, or confirmed toll — has left communities and victims’ families reeling in doubt. Released on 14 October 2026,…
Niger’s ballooning security budget: a costly gamble with questionable payoff for citizens
As Niger grapples with deepening security challenges and economic pressures, its government has doubled down on military spending, pouring billions into defense each year. But with state coffers stretched thin, a critical…
How Abidjan’s counterterrorism playbook could reshape Mali’s security future
Bamako looks to Côte d’Ivoire for a lifeline against rising terror threats The director of Côte d’Ivoire’s intelligence services is set to arrive in Bamako next month, marking a pivotal moment in…
Mali grapples with rising refugee surge as public debate questions long-term solutions
The Republic of Mali now hosts over 322,584 refugees and asylum seekers as of September 30, 2026 — a figure that has sparked intense public debate about the country’s capacity to manage…
Mali’s evolving security crisis: Africa Corps faces mounting criticism over civilian abuses
After Wagner: What changes—and what remains the same—in Mali’s security landscape The transition from Wagner to Africa Corps in Mali has sparked intense debate, but according to a landmark report and public…
Niger’s Goumeri W-8 oil blowout sparks regional debate over energy autonomy
Niger’s unfolding oil disaster at Goumeri W-8 fuels public outrage and urgent policy shifts After 17 days of denial, Niger’s government formally acknowledged on October 12, 2026, the uncontrolled eruption at the…
Ivory Coast-Mali intelligence talks: the fallout, the debate and what happens next
The arrival of Vassiriki Traoré in Bamako on Thursday, 15 October 2026, has set off a wave of reaction across West Africa — and raised a single, urgent question: does this three-day…
Agadem oil crisis: mounting public concern and the hard questions awaiting Niger’s government
The unfolding situation at Agadem, in the Diffa region, demands serious attention and far more than routine reassurances. A crude oil and gas eruption classified as exceptionally grave by Niger’s own Ministry…