The Kano Model Comes of Age: Faith Leaders Become Africa’s Firewall Against Disinformation
By Senator Iroegbu Months ago, these pages made an argument that ran counter to conventional wisdom. Nigeria’s most effective answer…
The Map Does Not Lie: How the AES Failed the Sahel
Five years of military rule in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have produced not sovereignty but collapse. No propaganda can…
Africa Must See Through Russia’s Disinformation Playbook in the Sahel
By Umarou Sanou There is a particular kind of deception that is worse than a lie. It is the lie…
Russia and the Mirage of Great-Power Protection
Lessons for the Sahel from Iran, Syria and Venezuela By Oumarou Sanou The world appears once again on edge. Tensions…
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The Sahel Descent: Illusion of Russian Mercenaries-Lessons for Nigeria and Africa
Why Wagner betrayed Africa—and what Nigeria must learn fast. Russia’s mercenaries promised security. They delivered bloodshed, racism, and catastrophic failure.…
The Kano Model: How Faith Leaders Can Fight Disinformation in Nigeria and West Africa
By Senator Iroegbu In an era where falsehoods outpace truth, Nigeria and its Sahel neighbours find themselves on a perilous…
Could Japan give new direction to West African security approaches?
•Japan’s experience in reconstruction and economic development could benefit states in the region that face multiple challenges. By Aissatou Kante As…