Senegal reclaims full military sovereignty as France formally shutters its last base in Dakar after six decades of post-colonial presence. After 60 years, France ends its...
West Africa’s Coup Wave: Five Shocking Truths Behind the Military Takeovers Fueling Democracy’s Collapse. How contagion, civilian support, weak international response, learned tactics, and foreign alliances...
Ankara’s rise in West Africa mixes mosque-building, scholarship diplomacy, and drone exports — challenging France and China with a soft-power strategy cloaked in pragmatism. Turkey is...
As U.S. forces exit Niger, Washington turns to Abidjan to counter jihadist threats, Russian and Chinese influence, and protect strategic Sahel corridors. With its drone wings...
General Goita silences dissent, suspends all political activity in Mali as fears of indefinite military rule mount. The fragile experiment with democracy in Mali has come...
The activation of the ECOWAS regional standby force marks a significant step in West Africa’s fight against terrorism, especially given the challenges following the withdrawal of...
Exploring the Surge of Jihadist Activity and the Shadows of Political Chaos Transforming the Sahel into a Launchpad for Global Terrorism In the heart of the...