Author: Aïcha Abdou

How drones are reshaping African military strategies Drones have rapidly emerged as cornerstone assets in Africa’s military toolkit, transforming both state-led security operations and asymmetric warfare across the continent. Their integration reflects a broader shift in conflict dynamics, offering enhanced surveillance, precision strikes, and reduced battlefield risks for national forces. Yet this technological leap also exposes deep-seated vulnerabilities, particularly in technological sovereignty and geopolitical reliance. Military drones in Africa: a decade of exponential growth The adoption of unmanned aerial systems has surged in recent years. Between 2001 and 2021, documented…

Cas de crise • combat futur • stratégie • terrorisme Comment Boko Haram utilise l’intelligence artificielle pour préparer ses opérations Etienne Benoit Publié le 30/07/2026 Lecture : 3 min 0 FacebookXTelegramWhatsAppShare Une enquête fondée sur des témoignages d’anciens membres de Boko Haram révèle que le groupe djihadiste utilise des chatbots et des modèles d’IA générative pour préparer des attaques, résoudre des problèmes techniques et améliorer ses capacités opérationnelles. Une évolution qui bouleverse les stratégies de lutte antiterroriste et pose un défi inédit aux États comme aux géants du numérique. L’intelligence…

Across the African continent, a recent economic assessment highlights a striking concentration of wealth, with just five nations collectively generating nearly 60% of the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP). These key players, namely Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, and Ethiopia, stand out as the primary drivers of Africa’s economic landscape. This significant concentration underscores the pivotal influence these economies wield over continental growth. Their strategic importance in Africa’s economic development is attributed to abundant natural resources, expansive domestic markets, robust industrial capabilities, and substantial investments in critical infrastructure. Egypt and…

Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey and the IOM delegation align strategies to bolster Niger’s sovereignty and growth. Niamey, July 29, 2026 — High-level diplomatic discussions unfolded under the banner of shared vision and renewed dignity in the hallowed halls of the Conseil Consultatif de la Refondation. The International Organization for Migration’s delegation, on a fact-finding mission in Niger’s capital, received a formal reception befitting their stature from the nation’s top advisory body. Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, flanked by a formidable assembly of Nigerien leaders—including academics and chairpersons of key commissions on…