Togo has recently undergone significant adjustments within the highest echelons of its military and intelligence services. These leadership changes are drawing attention as President Faure Gnassingbé steers the nation’s security apparatus through…
Category: Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
Gabon’s controlled transition model: a guide for Guinea-Bissau
Afrique Politique Gabon–Guinée-Bissau : le pari d’une transition maîtrisée Libreville, Thursday, August 20, 2026 – The message emanating from Libreville now signifies more than mere solidarity between two African nations. During the…
Mali: russian-backed africa corps implicated in bombori village atrocities
Click to expand Image Forces from Africa Corps, operating under Russian government control, summarily executed nine civilians, including four children, and subjected dozens of others to severe beatings in central Mali during…
Cameroon’s prolonged absence of Paul Biya sparks succession and transparency debate
Nearly two months after departing Cameroon for what authorities describe as a “brief private visit to Europe,” President Paul Biya remains out of the country. At 93 years old, the veteran leader’s…
How Burundi and Mali’s authoritarian regimes use external threats for power
On April 20, 2026, General Évariste Ndayishimiye embarked on an official “friendship and working” visit to Ouagadougou. At the time, the Burundian head of state held the rotating chairmanship of the African…
Mali: jnim propaganda video reveals evolving strategic depth
The armed group JNIM, an affiliate of Al-Qaeda, has released a propaganda video showcasing its April 25 assault on the military camp and airport in Sévaré, a key location near Mopti in…
Chad’s political landscape: a deepening authoritarian shift
Chad’s political landscape: a deepening authoritarian shift N’Djamena’s current leadership appears set on perpetuating a destructive cycle of coups and violent confrontations. Just two weeks after their initial arrest for organizing a…
Mali’s media crackdown and the dangers of concentrated power
In recent months, various global flashpoints, including Iran, Gaza, Russia, Venezuela, and particularly Mali, have commanded considerable media attention. Yet, a stark contradiction emerges: access to a free and independent press in…
Mali’s deepening crisis: the limits of military rule and russian engagement
Bamako’s junta faces a strategic void Mali has transcended being merely a nation in distress; it now stands as a critical flashpoint for the entire Sahel region. The convergence of jihadist groups,…
How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings
Boko Haram’s kidnapping economy: how hostage-taking fuels terror in West Africa The kidnapping industry has evolved into a structured and lucrative financing mechanism for armed groups across West Africa. Between July 2024…
Chad’s enduring battle against boko haram: a war of attrition
The relentless struggle between Chadian forces, led by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, and the extremist group Boko Haram, commanded by Bakura Doro, continues to define a prolonged and arduous regional conflict….
Mali: alghabass ag intalla’s inner circle and control in Kidal
Alghabass Ag Intalla has solidified his position as a dominant force in Kidal, Mali. His influential inner circle, crucial to maintaining his authority, comprises a diverse group including former military officers, respected…