Cameroon – Presidential Election of October 12: The Final Stretch of a Tense Poll

One week before voting, Cameroon faces an election laden with symbolic weight. At 92 years old, President Paul Biya — in power since 1982 — is seeking an eighth consecutive term. His re-election would extend his rule beyond four decades. Eleven candidates appear on the ballot, including two former regime allies: Issa Tchiroma Bakary and

Cameroon: Maurice Kamto Bets on Neutrality

Disqualified from the race by the Constitutional Council, Maurice Kamto (MRC/APC) announced on September 26 that he would not support any of the 11 opposition candidates in the October 12, 2025 presidential election. After failing to unite a coalition — notably with figures from the Far North — Kamto prefers to let his voters cast

Senegal: Terrorist Threat at the Gates of the Land of Teranga

On July 1, 2025, the GSIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims – affiliated with Al-Qaeda) claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks in the Kayes region (Mali), targeting in particular the town of Diboli, located just 1.5 km from the Senegalese border. This offensive marks a strategic push westward, at the

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In a world where threats of violence and terrorist acts are unfortunately omnipresent, the safety of your teams should not be left to chance. As a security consulting firm, we offer customized training programs designed to prepare your personnel to respond effectively to these critical situations. Our training goes beyond theoretical knowledge. It focuses on

Cameroon: Douala – Maurice Kamto’s Meeting Suppressed Before Launch

On Saturday, June 8th, the planned gathering by Maurice Kamto, president of the MRC (Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon), was stopped by authorities in Deido. Preventive measures were taken, including the prohibition of motorcycle taxi circulation and the deployment of a police cordon along the routes leading to the party headquarters. Additionally, Maurice Kamto

From Wagner to Africa Corps – The Russian Footprint Strategy Continues

The Russian paramilitary Wagner Group has been present in Mali since 2021 and has officially announced its withdrawal from the country. However, this departure appears to be merely a transformation. Indeed, it is now Africa Corps — a structure linked to the Russian Ministry of Defense — that is taking over, with some former Wagner

Mali: Resurgence of terrorist violence in the Sikasso region.

Since mid-April, the Sikasso region in southern Mali has experienced a significant resurgence in terrorist actions, marked by multiple attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and intimidation tactics targeting local populations. These offensives come as the Defense and Security Forces (DSF) and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDH) intensify their operations in

TOGO: Drone Terrorist Attack Against the Togolese Armed Forces

Between April 5 and April 11, 2025, northern Togo, particularly the Kpendjal prefecture in the Savanes region, was targeted by a new terrorist attack. On April 9, terrorists deployed, for the first time, a kamikaze drone against an advanced post near Dapaong, injuring six soldiers. This unprecedented use of an aerial explosive device demonstrates the

Mali: Dismantling Terrorist Logistics Networks

Last week, in the North, particularly around Timbuktu, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) carried out several operations in the localities of Serere and Ber, where a terrorist was intercepted and neutralized, and vehicles transporting fuel were seized. Fuel is a vital resource for fighter mobility, motorized attacks, and the manufacture of explosives. This action aims