The Burkina Faso government’s recent unveiling of its so-called Nanga armored vehicles has sparked intense debate not just about their military utility, but about the […]
Month: September 2026
Behind the Sévaré strike: how Mali’s military gamble exposed its biggest vulnerabilities
The September 20 raid on Sévaré’s airbase and nearby Konna barracks wasn’t just another militant assault—it was a tactical gauntlet thrown down by the Group […]
Unpacking Mali’s security dilemma: what triggered the deadly JNIM strikes in Dioura and Sévaré
Behind the bloodshed: the factors that fueled the latest JNIM offensives The Malian army and its allied Wagner forces found themselves under heavy fire this […]
Benin’s sÏmÈ field and the hidden engine behind its 2026 oil comeback
The geopolitical chessboard driving Benin’s petroleum resurgence Behind the announcement of Benin’s first offshore oil cargo lie years of technical audits, contract renegotiations and fiscal […]
Mali’s turning point: why the Africa Corps strategy is struggling against jihadist expansion
Behind the Dioura assault: the harsh reality of Mali’s security gamble The attack on Dioura military camp on September 10 was supposed to be a […]
Olympe Bhêly-Quenum at 100: tracing the roots of a literary legacy that shaped Benin’s cultural identity
At the intersection of history, spirituality, and literature, Olympe Bhêly-Quenum’s century-long journey stands as a testament to the enduring power of African storytelling. Born in […]
Mali independence day sparks criticism from opposition leader Fakaba Sissoko
The Mali celebrated its Independence Day on September 22, a national holiday marking 66 years of sovereignty. In a televised address the previous evening, Assimi […]
Behind Mali’s dual strategy: Goïta’s hidden balancing act between force and unity
Behind Mali’s dual strategy: Goïta’s hidden balancing act between force and unity In a nation scarred by relentless jihadist violence, Malian leader Assimi Goïta delivered […]
Rosenior’s Chelsea move: BlueCo’s ownership clash fuels Strasbourg’s behind-the-scenes fury
In the aftermath of RC Strasbourg’s tense 5th-day match at Jean-Bouin, the buzz surrounding Liam Rosenior’s mid-season departure to Chelsea hasn’t faded—it’s only gotten louder. […]
Cameroon’s silent battle: why permanent vigilance is the only path to survival
Atonfack Guemo’s call to action: behind the curtain of Cameroon’s security paradox In an era where global instability has become the new normal, Cameroon stands […]
Mali’s Wagner successor Africa Corps drains $850M from fragile budget amid shifting power dynamics
The Malian state budget is buckling under the dual pressure of international sanctions and a sluggish post-pandemic economy, yet one financial outlay refuses to shrink: […]
Behind the Molodo ambush: how Mali’s junta’s Russian gamble unraveled
The Molodo ambush: a microcosm of Bamako’s strategic collapse The dusty road from Diabali to Niono, a seemingly ordinary stretch of red earth in central […]