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War games at tipping point: Revisiting “Failed State 2030”

When Failed State 2030: Nigeria – A Case Study was published in 2011 by the U.S. Air War College, it was received with both fascination and quiet indignation. The paper, written by a team of senior U.S. Air Force officers, framed Nigeria as a potential epicentre of global instability — a vast, oil-rich federation teetering Read More…

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Outrage as Mali mourns Mariam Cissé: TikTok star silenced for loving her country

Across Mali and beyond, grief and outrage are spreading over the brutal killing of Mariam Cisse, the 22-year-old TikTok creator who used her voice and platform to praise the Malian army and promote national unity. Her final videos, showing her in military fatigues and smiling proudly with the caption “Vive Mali”, have now become symbols Read More…