On December 7, 2025, a dramatic turn of events unfolded in Cotonou, Benin. Early that morning, mutinous soldiers stormed national television to announce they had overthrown President Patrice Talon. Yet by day’s end, the attempted coup had collapsed, thwarted by loyalist forces backed by the national army. Just days later, on December 13, hundreds of […]
The Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP) maintains its substantial influence across northeastern Mali. Despite significant attention on the JNIM, this formidable group continues its operations in several strategic locations throughout the country. The regions of Gao, specifically the Ansongo district, and Ménaka remain under the persistent sway of the Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP), formerly […]