Mali crisis: strategic stakes and shifting alliances in the Sahel Since 2012, Mali has been grappling with a deep multidimensional crisis that has reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Sahel. The gradual…
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Citizen power in Senegal: historical roots, challenges and democratic renewal
The notion of citizen power in Senegal has taken center stage following the historic 2024 presidential election that brought Bassirou Diomaye Faye to power. Yet, as the dust settles on this democratic…
Côte d’Ivoire: why industrialisation drives economic growth
The industrialisation of Côte d’Ivoire has emerged as a critical conversation following a high-level press breakfast held in Abidjan-Plateau on May 8, 2026. Paul-Harry Aithnard, Regional Director of UEMOA and CEO of…
A contested succession: faure gnassingbé and the 2005 togolese violence
Togo’s political landscape underwent a transformative and deeply divisive period in 2005, an era that continues to resonate within the national consciousness. While some commentators portray this juncture as the dawn of…
Togo’s constitutional overhaul: faure gnassingbé’s power consolidation
Togo has recently undergone a significant constitutional transformation, which many observers view as a severe blow to democratic alternation. Following the adoption of a new Constitution on April 19, the nation transitioned…
Togo’s president in kyrgyzstan: a geopolitical gamble amidst national economic woes
While the people of Togo anxiously await relief from soaring living costs and persistent power outages, President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé embarked on a journey to the snow-capped peaks of…
Strategies for the protection of human rights defenders during global crises
In partnership with national coalitions representing defenders in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has launched a new collection of best practices. This initiative is dedicated to the…
Russia’s strategic setbacks in west africa’s Sahel region
The fragility of alliances in the Sahel: when words replace action Mali is reeling under pressure, yet its neighbors in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and…
Mali’s security challenges: vital lessons for Ghana and West Africa
Opinion Mali’s security challenges: vital lessons for Ghana and West Africa The recent coordinated jihadist attacks in Mali are not an isolated Sahelian crisis. What these events reveal about reliance on external…
Fuel prices in Côte d’Ivoire now exceed Bénin’s
May 2026 marks a fresh disruption to the delicate equilibrium of purchasing power across West Africa. As households strive to safeguard their savings against ongoing inflationary pressures, a stark truth has emerged…
Psg dominates bayern in thriller with 5-4 victory ahead of champions league final
Paris Saint-Germain edges out Bayern Munich in a breathtaking Champions League semi-final In a match that will be etched in football history, Paris Saint-Germain secured a commanding 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich…
Understanding the tactical union between JNIM and FLA against Mali’s military leadership
The coordinated strikes launched recently by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Tuareg insurgents of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) have sparked widespread disorder, exposing the…