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Beyond Trump’s Narrative, Who’s Really Targeted Nigeria violence?
In less than five minute, Arezki Daoud explains why violence in Nigeria cannot be understood through a single religious lens. Christians are targeted, but so are Muslims and many other communities facing insurgency, criminal gangs, and local conflicts. The video...
Why Morocco’s Protests Aren’t Just About Youth: The Fight for Dignity and Justice
Morocco is facing its largest wave of unrest in years, with mass protests erupting across major cities demanding better hospitals, schools, and an end to corruption.
Russia Evolving Position in Mali: Wagner Out, Africa Corps. In
In this episode of Flashpoint, we go beyond the headlines to explore Russia’s quiet shift from Wagner to the Africa Corps in Mali. Under pressure from Algeria, Moscow is phasing out mercenaries in favor of a state-run military presence — a move that is raising alarm...
Ethnic Targeting in West Africa and Sahel: The Forgotten Plight of the Fulani
What’s happening to the Fulani in the Sahel isn’t just war — it’s collective punishment. This is the story no one wants to tell.
Sahel, North & West Africa This Week: Security Moves, Energy Strains, and Policy Crossroads
This week’s roundup covers key developments across North and West Africa: Russia phases out Wagner in Mali, Haftar gains ground in Libya, Mauritania cracks down on migration with EU backing, Guinea cancels over 100 mining permits, Senegal faces record fuel prices...
The Maghreb’s Response to U.S. Tariffs and Rising Chinese Influence
U.S. tariffs have not yet affected consumer spending in the Maghreb, but as the tariffs are sending shockwaves through global trade—North Africa is not insulated. With Washington ramping up protectionist measures, the Maghreb is also exposed. Algeria, Morocco, and...
France – Algeria Worsening Relations
In this video, Arezki Daoud reports from #Algeria on the escalating diplomatic standoff between #France and Algeria following the April 2025 arrest of an Algerian consular official in France. This deepening crisis, which has led to the mutual expulsion of 12...
Some events shaping North Africa and the Sahel in the week ending 25 Jan. 2025
On Mauritania and Cote D'Ivoire migration On Morocco's migration enforcement data On Cote D'Ivoire and Senegal ending foreign military presence On the release of Moroccan and Spanish hostages in the Sahel On the launch of gas production project between Senegal and...
Sahel: Chad’s Risky Alliance in Sudan’s Conflict
When Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023, Chadian President Mahamat Déby made a controversial choice—backing Sudanese General Hemedti. But could this costly alliance backfire on him?”