OUR SECURITY ANALYSES : SECURITY POLICY
Find detailed analyses of security policy in West Africa. Topics covered include government strategies in the face of threats, the dynamics of armed forces, and the impact of political decisions on regional stability. These analyses provide you with an in-depth understanding of security issues, the challenges faced by state actors, and emerging trends.
Malian refugees in Mauritania: collateral victims of insecurity in Mali
SECURITY POLICY
Between January 2 and 4, 2025, at least 13 civilians were killed in the Dioura and Gargando areas...
The use of UAVs in Mali: between civilian victims and military strategy
SECURITY POLICY
On January 10, 2025, a Bayraktar Akıncı UAV reportedly crashed at Sévaré airport in Mali. For the...
Chad-Sudan border: The impact of the civil war in Sudan on security stability in Chad
SECURITY POLICY
Since the start of the civil war in Sudan on April 15, 2023, over 620,000 Sudanese have fled to C...
Azawad Liberation Front (FLA): the challenges facing the new separatist coalition
SECURITY POLICY
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) was founded on November 30, 2024 in Tinzaouatène. On December 1...
Niger: Russia's silent conquest
SECURITY POLICY
As a direct consequence of Russia's increasing involvement in Africa, Niger now seems to be targe...
What is Sadat the “Turkish Wagner” doing in the Sahel?
SECURITY POLICY
Russia's Africa Corps, formerly known as Wagner, is not the only private military company (PMC) o...
Mali: NMLA’s declaration of independence for Azawad
SECURITY POLICY
April 6, 2022 marks the tenth anniversary of an insurgency in northern Mali that has resulted in ...
The VDH, when the Burkanibes directly confront terrorism
SECURITY POLICY
Since 2016, the security situation in Burkina Faso has deteriorated significantly. Jihadist group...
Malian Armed Forces, the last bastion against terrorism?
SECURITY POLICY
For the past decade, the Malian Armed Forces have been defending Mali against the terrorist threa...