Ghanaian trader killings in Burkina Faso signal growing threat to West African Economic Integration
On February 14, seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed in an attack by suspected Islamist militants in the town of Titao in northern Burkina[…]
Niger–France Tensions: Beyond the Headlines, Resources, Youth, and Regional Impact
When Niger’s military leadership warned in early 2026 that the country was prepared to confront France, the rhetoric reverberated far beyond Niamey. The statements,[…]
Involuntary Mercenaries: Africans Lured To Fight For Russia in the Conflict With Ukraine.
Over 1400 Africans, mostly civilians, have been lured or clandestinely recruited into the Russian military to fight in Ukraine since the war started on[…]
How African Towns Drive the Libya Migration Crisis
On the 8th of November 2025, a rubber boat carrying migrants towards Europe capsized off the coast of Zuwara, a coastal city in north-west[…]
Between a Rock and a Hard Place – Journalistic Freedom in the Sahel
Journalists in the Sahel, particularly in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, are being silenced under the pretext[…]
ISWAP, Bandits’ Tactical Convergence Fuels New Phase of Nigeria’s Security Crisis
Nigeria’s security crisis is becoming more complex and dangerous as evidence grows that jihadist insurgents and criminal bandit groups, previously seen as separate threats,[…]
Seven Days of Horror in the World of Kidnappers – A Survivor’s Story (Part 3)
RecapPart Two ended with our tense release and an alarming warning of another attack nearby. In this final installment, I reflect on the aftermath[…]
G20 Summit In South Africa: Dealing With An Increasingly Isolated US In The Global World Order
The conspicuous absence of the USA from the first G20 Summit held on the African continent was a sign that something was amiss in[…]
Seven Days of Horror in the World of Kidnappers – A Survivor’s Story (Part 2)
Recap:In Part One, I described how an ordinary journey from Uyo to Abuja was violently interrupted when armed men ambushed our bus on the[…]
Community Policing: The Return of Nigeria’s Retired Military Officers
In a bold move in Nigeria’s internal security strategy, the Federal Government has announced a plan to incorporate retired military officers into community policing[…]
Asian Motorbikes, Africa’s Economy, and African Security.
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, the hum of Chinese and Indian motorbikes powers daily life and livelihoods. From the narrow streets of Kano to the farmlands[…]
Fleeing for Safety: Mali’s Conflict Sends Thousands to Ivory Coast
On a dusty roadside near Tengrela, a quiet border town in northern Côte d’Ivoire, the human cost of war unfolds in silence. Exhausted families[…]
Special Feature: The Use of Hobby Drone by Terrorists In African Conflicts
At dusk in a small village outside Mocímboa da Praia, northern Mozambique, the hum came again, a faint mechanical buzz, like a mosquito trapped[…]
Africa’s Economic Resilience in 2025: Growth Amid Global Uncertainty.
Africa entered 2025 facing a complex landscape of opportunities and challenges. The continent’s infrastructure financing gap has grown to an estimated $108 billion annually,[…]
Nigeria’s Unregulated Mining Economy: How Illicit Gold Fuels Parallel Power.
In the sun-scorched terrains of northwestern Nigeria, the gold fields of Zamfara and Niger States stretch across vast, dusty landscapes marked by shallow pits,[…]
2025: The Year of the Coup – The Effect on Nigeria and West Africa.
The coup that sprang up in Mali in 2020 has since travelled across the West African sub-continent, leaving indelible marks in affected countries, as[…]
A Bold Step for West Africa’s Security: ECOWAS Plans 5,000-Strong Counter-Terrorism Force.
In August 2025, West Africa’s worsening security crisis dominated discussions in Abuja as leaders, military chiefs, and policymakers gathered for the African Chiefs of[…]
Nationalisation of Mines in the Sahel: How the Sahel’s Military Rulers are Taking Back the Mines.
In the Sahel, sorrow, tears, and pain have indeed become trademarks, as illegal mining fuels insecurity, corruption, and instability. Gold in the Sahel is[…]
The Rwandan Renaissance: Economic Recovery through Global Positioning.
When Arsenal took the field on August 17 at Old Trafford, Britain’s second-largest football stadium, Arsenal’s jersey bore the tagline “Visit Rwanda” during the[…]
Russia’s Rail Ambitions in Ghana, Libya, and Burkina Faso.
When Russian Railways (RZD) announced in May that it would pursue major projects in Ghana, Libya, and Burkina Faso, Moscow presented them as investments[…]
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