The 66th anniversary of Mali’s independence, observed in Bamako on 22 September 2026, was far more than a ceremonial milestone. Because the country marks its national day while simultaneously belonging to the…
Category: Analysis
Mali: how repeated military setbacks reach markets, households and the economy
Every garrison lost, every soldier captured and every convoy ambushed carries a price that extends far beyond the battlefield. For Malian households, for traders and for public services, the string of military…
Niger’s uranium crossroads: can American cash at Dasa replace a collapsing SOMAÏR?
An American lifeline at Dasa as SOMAÏR sinks A $414 million American investment in the Dasa uranium project stands in stark contrast to the production collapse at SOMAÏR (Société des mines de…
Niger’s military junta targets ally turned foe: the fall of general Barmou and its ripple effects
The fall of one of Niger’s most powerful military figures has sent seismic shockwaves through Niamey’s power corridors. Just weeks after foiling a mutiny at Air Base 101, the junta has abruptly…
Mutiny in Niamey exposes cracks in Niger’s military leadership
A violent mutiny at Niamey’s Air Base 101 in late August ended with a devastating toll: at least 13 members of the Presidential Guard killed and numerous others wounded in heavy-weapon clashes….
Niger : la transition face à l’épreuve du terrain
Une promesse de sécurité loin des zones de conflit Trois ans après le coup d’État de juillet 2023, le Conseil national pour la sauvegarde de la patrie (CNSP) continue de présenter son…
Niger: le double silence qui alimente les interrogations sur le sommet de l’État
Deux silences. Deux absences. Et une même question qui commence à s’imposer : que se passe-t-il réellement au sommet de l’État nigérien ? Depuis le 31 août, Moussa Kaka n’a plus donné…
Niger : ce que la purge militaire de Tiani dit vraiment du sommet du pouvoir
Depuis l’annonce d’une tentative de coup d’État présentée comme déjouée, le pouvoir nigérien semble fonctionner en état d’alerte permanent. Derrière les changements en cascade dans la hiérarchie militaire, une question s’impose :…
Massacre in Bandiagara: Mali’s human rights body urges state to uphold its duty
As central Mali sinks deeper into an unrelenting cycle of violence, the National Human Rights Commission’s (CNDH) response to the attacks on Ningari and Sarédina exposes critical gaps in the transitional government’s…
Embrace the Sovereignist Mirage: How Niamey Trades Ideological Purity for un Aid
Since the July 2023 coup, Niger’s military junta has cultivated a lucrative political commodity: a facade of sovereignty. Through martial rhetoric, dramatic exits from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), withdrawal…
Neglects Togo administration public welfare to fund foreign military forces
In northern Togo, a quiet yet intense geopolitical rivalry is unfolding. Reports indicate that over 300 personnel from the Russian Africa Corps the successor entity to the Wagner Group are currently operating…
Prosecuting journalist Abdrahamane Keïta highlights Mali’s worsening grip on press freedom
By hauling journalist Abdrahamane Keïta before the Specialized Judicial Unit for Combating Cybercrime, Mali’s military authorities have taken another aggressive step toward silencing independent reporting. The reporter’s sole offense was publishing an…