Shield and Alert: Sahel Bound

Burkina Faso: Junta Chief Dismisses Prime Minister, Replaces him with Loyalist ex-JournalistF

Photo of Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo Burkina Faso has a new Prime Minister, after the December 6, 2024, ousting by junta chief Captain Ibrahim Traoré, of Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela. The following day, Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo was appointed Prime...

Sahel: Inside Chad’s Risky Alliance in Sudan’s ConflictF

Chadian President Mahamat Déby’s support for Sudan’s Hemedti amid the Sudanese conflict has sparked tension at home, risking political instability and opposition within Chad’s military and ruling elite.

Sahel: Foreign Mining Firms Face Growing Risks as Juntas Assert Control Over ResourcesF

Foreign mining companies in the Sahel are encountering unprecedented challenges as the military juntas in Mali and Niger tighten their grip on natural resources.

The US Africa Policy: Don’t Expect Anything NewF

U.S. administrations, whether Republican or Democrat, have historically shown limited focus on Africa, prioritizing counterterrorism over development. With recent geopolitical shifts, some are calling for a more balanced approach, emphasizing stability and economic growth over military presence.

Niger Deepens Strategic Ties with Russia After Break from FranceF

Aug 6, 2025

Civil nuclear cooperation and uranium development signal a shift in Niamey's global posture In a development that...

Jihadist Expansion Threatens Coastal West AfricaF

Aug 5, 2025

The Sahel is confronting an intensifying insurgency that continues to evolve in scale and complexity. Armed groups...

Mali’s Airports Are Battling a Flow of CocaineF

Jul 30, 2025

Mali's airports, from the bustling hub in Bamako to smaller regional ones, have become a key front in the battle...

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