In Chad, the imposition of eight-year prison sentences on eight prominent figures from the Group of Concertation of Political Actors (GCAP) has ignited a significant political controversy. Five days following the…
Category: Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
The Sahel crisis: a growing concern for european stability
current regional dynamics Recent events in Mali underscore the precarious position of its military government, which receives support from Moscow. Following a coordinated offensive by jihadist and Tuareg forces that resulted in…
Understanding Jnim: the Al-Qaeda affiliate advancing on Bamako
The militant coalition known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Jnim) has reached the outskirts of Bamako. The potential fall of the capital would grant this terrorist organization—already the most formidable jihadist force…
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…
Sudan-Chad border crisis: security risks and diplomatic shifts
The ongoing war in Sudan is driving an unprecedented humanitarian emergency. Approximately one million displaced people have sought safety in Chad, which is now on the front lines following the capture of…
Why military leaders in Burkina Faso and beyond eventually discard their civilian allies
The closing days of January 2026 signaled the definitive end of organized political pluralism in Burkina Faso. On January 29, the administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré officially disbanded every political party…
The devastating record of russian mercenary operations in Mali
When the notorious Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries announced its departure from Mali earlier this year, it publicly claimed on social media that its “mission was accomplished.” In reality, the group’s three-and-a-half-year…
Mali military and Wagner group accused of atrocities against fulani civilians
Investigations reveal that Malian armed forces, alongside the Russian-linked Wagner Group, have carried out extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances targeting Fulani men since the beginning of 2025. These alleged crimes, occurring in…
Niger’s power shift: why this Sahel coup demands closer scrutiny
The military takeover spearheaded by General Tiani, which ousted President Bazoum in Niger on July 26, marks the latest in a troubling wave of power grabs sweeping across the Sahel. Since 2020,…
Russia’s influence campaign targets panafrican influencer in France
The digital battlefield between France and Russia in Africa has intensified, with Moscow deploying hybrid warfare tactics to undermine Paris’s historical influence. Since its 2018 intervention in the Central African Republic, Russia…