Security
Mali Tightens Grip on Explosives Supply With New Majority Stake
The Malian government has taken majority ownership of a civil explosives manufacturing company, securing a controlling stake in a sector considered vital to...
Tinubu Follows Gumi’s Lead as Nigeria Signs Turkey Defence Deal, Fueling Speculation Over Who Really Controls the Country’s Security Policy
Nigeria’s diplomatic and security strategy is once again under scrutiny after a controversial Islamic cleric’s advice appeared to echo in official state policy,...
Trump’s Greenland Threat Forces Europe to Taste the Logic of Western Colonial Power
It rarely begins with soldiers. More often, it begins with a sentence, spoken casually, almost jokingly, by a powerful Western man who knows...
Tinubu Government Claims Intelligence Cooperation With the US, Yet New York Times Publishes Conflicting Story Following $9 Million US Lobbying Effort
When the New York Times published its investigation suggesting that claims from a little-known civil society actor in Onitsha helped shape Washington’s perception...
Malian Army Conducts Successful Surveillance Operation in Mopti Region
The Malian Armed Forces have carried out a successful territorial surveillance operation in the north-eastern area of Saraferé, in the Mopti region, according...
Niger’s Security Forces Record Major Gains Against Armed Groups
Niger’s Defence and Security Forces have reported significant results following a week of intensive counterterrorism operations conducted across the country between January 5...
Mali: Fresh Terrorist Attack Hits Industrial Sites in Bafoulabé
A new armed attack struck the Bafoulabé district in Mali’s Kayes region during the night of 10 to 11 January 2026, targeting several...
Niger Revokes Licences of Drivers Who Refused to Deliver Fuel to Mali Amid Jihadist Attacks
Niger has revoked the licences of dozens of transport operators and drivers after they refused to deliver fuel to neighbouring Mali, citing fears...
ECOWAS Calls for Short, Inclusive Political Transition in Guinea-Bissau
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its call for a brief and inclusive political transition in Guinea-Bissau, stressing the...
Benin and Niger Relations Deteriorate Further as Diplomatic Expulsions Escalate
Diplomatic relations between Benin and Niger have sharply deteriorated following a series of reciprocal expulsions and the suspension of embassy activities. Benin authorities...
How America Uses Drug Charges to Control Oil and Allies — Jailing Maduro, Burying Tinubu’s Files
The image could not be starker. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, flown into New York under heavy guard, now sits in a federal cell...
Following Maduro Capture, Trump Outlines Plan for Venezuela’s Oil and Transition; Global Reactions Split Between Outrage and Caution
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces stands as one of the most significant and controversial military actions in...