Author: Ousmane Tandja

Chad and Burkina Faso unite to tackle Sahel terrorism The escalating security crisis in the Sahel has prompted Chad and Burkina Faso to take decisive action by reinforcing their defense collaboration. On Thursday, high-level discussions in Ouagadougou marked a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties in combating terrorism. A senior delegation from Chad’s Ministry of Public Security and Immigration, led by Police Commissioner Mahamat Ibrahim Man Man, met with Burkina Faso’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, the day before. The talks centered on expanding joint security efforts, particularly in counterterrorism…

Taiwan has ceased processing visa applications for Moroccan citizens, a move described as a reciprocal measure. This action follows what appears to be Morocco’s global suspension of visa acceptance for Taiwanese individuals, as disclosed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry indicated that the Moroccan embassy in Japan recently notified Taiwanese travel agencies about a halt in requests for visa confirmation letters for Taiwanese nationals. Furthermore, information suggests that the Moroccan government instructed its diplomatic missions and consulates worldwide to discontinue such processing, thereby disrupting international travel and bilateral…

Africa Corps airstrikes in Mali claim eight civilian lives, rights group alleges Human Rights Watch has leveled serious allegations against Africa Corps, the Russian-backed paramilitary group operating in Mali, accusing its forces of carrying out deadly airstrikes that killed eight civilians—including three children—in the central region of the country on June 15. According to the organization, none of the victims were affiliated with any armed group. Civilian casualties in a central Mali village A report released by Human Rights Watch details how a Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft conducted at least two…

Russia is deepening its military and security partnerships with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a coalition formed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This strategic collaboration was highlighted during a high-level meeting in Niamey, Niger, where Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and representatives of the AES outlined a roadmap to bolster defense cooperation. The agreement focuses on enhancing joint efforts to combat extremist violence and address the persistent security challenges plaguing the Sahel region. Both sides emphasized the urgency of strengthening regional stability through coordinated military action and capacity-building…

An unexpected diplomatic flare-up in Dakar last July exposed the intricate balancing act Mauritania performs on the Western Sahara issue. Between claims of “positive neutrality,” economic imperatives, and the preservation of its sovereignty, Nouakchott’s carefully crafted ambiguity has become its trademark strategy—especially when it comes to not provoking Morocco. What began as a routine book launch event at the Moroccan embassy in Dakar quickly escalated into a heated confrontation. Former Senegalese Foreign Minister Cheikh Tidiane Gadio sparked outrage when he remarked that, in Senegalese collective memory, Morocco was located “just…