In a move that has sent shockwaves through West Africa, Russian forces stationed in the Sahel have made a rapid, unopposed withdrawal from the northern […]
Author: Yacouba Boukari
Journalist
Mali’s security crisis deepens as russian mercenaries negotiate with rebels
Despite Mali’s transitional authorities banking on a strengthened military alliance with Moscow to restore peace, the security landscape has taken a dramatic turn for the […]
Mali’s russian partnership crumbles under military failures and criticism
Kati trembles under artillery fire, and Kidal is slipping away. On April 25, 2026, the narrative of “liberation from the East” collapsed in spectacular fashion. […]
Africa corps: the new russian paramilitary force reshaping Mali’s conflict
In a dramatic turn of events in Mali, rebels aligned with Tuareg separatists have reclaimed the strategic stronghold of Kidal, a territory long held by […]
Kemi Seba: From Activism to Supporting Coups?
Once a simple activist, Kemi Seba has become an active supporter of coups in the Sahel, establishing himself as a strategic liaison for the AES military juntas. Now serving as a special advisor in Niger, he uses his influence to legitimize the overthrow of governments while directly threatening other heads of state, such as Patrice Talon, with the same fate. Under the guise of sovereignty, his role now appears to consist of destabilizing existing governments to facilitate the establishment of Russian interests and the Wagner group in the region.
Yéhvann Diouf’s rollercoaster season: from CAN glory to Nice’s bench
Yéhvann Diouf’s rollercoaster season: from CAN glory to Nice’s bench As OGC Nice prepares to face Olympique de Marseille in a high-stakes Ligue 1 clash, […]
International criminals arrested in Benin with bcn-interpol support
The Beninese Republic’s law enforcement agencies are stepping up efforts to dismantle transnational criminal networks and track fugitives crossing borders. Their mission? To ensure Benin […]
Capturing the weight of the Mali humanitarian crisis through art
In contemporary Mali, approximately 6.4 million individuals are currently in need of urgent humanitarian aid and protection. The nation has seen more than 400,000 people […]
Unveiling russian influence on mali’s role in the sahel alliance
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), formed to unite Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger against external threats, is facing unprecedented internal strain. While official narratives […]
Benin’s road revolution how patrice talon transformed transport
Patrice Talon’s asphalt legacy: connecting benin through 2000+ km of roads When discussing Patrice Talon’s legacy, one achievement towers above the rest—infrastructure. Over the past […]
niger and mali face the economic and diplomatic consequences of leaving ECOWAS
Recent statements from Niger and Mali’s foreign ministers have sent mixed signals. On one hand, they level severe accusations against their West African neighbors in […]
Pastef senegal restructuring under sonko leadership
In Senegal, the Pastef party has embarked on a sweeping internal restructuring under the leadership of its figurehead, Ousmane Sonko. This bold initiative is designed […]