Blog - Africa Ratel

January 14, 2026
Mali, Sahel

Rising Tensions and Regional Impact of Mali’s Sahel Crisis.

Mali’s Crisis: A Glimpse into the Sahel’s Shifting Power Dynamics and Regional Risks The Sahel, that vast and diverse stretch of Africa just south of the Sahara Desert, is...

January 14, 2026
Niger, Sahel

Niger Cracks Down on Fuel Blockade Amid Regional Security and Economic Pressures.

Niger’s Bold Move: Fuel Blockade, Regional Ripple Effects, and Economic Headwinds In a striking display of regional interdependence and a clear sign of the ongoing tensions plaguing West Africa,...

January 14, 2026
Business

Africa’s Startup Growth Transformed by Capital Policy and Infrastructure.

Africa’s Startup Moment Gets a Reality Check: How Capital, Policy and Infrastructure Are Reshaping Growth Across Africa, something’s shifting in the startup world. It’s not just about chasing growth...

January 14, 2026
Nigeria, Trending News, West Africa

Nigeria Faces Rising Insecurity Political Corruption and Religious Scandals in 2026.

Nigeria Grapples with Mounting Insecurity, Political Corruption, and Religious Scandals in Early 2026 Nigeria’s new year isn’t unfolding quietly, instead, it’s a whirlwind of complex security challenges, simmering political...

January 13, 2026
Niger, Sahel

France Shifts Africa Strategy Amid Health Crises and Security Challenges.

France’s Strategic Shift in Africa Amid Rising Security Challenges and Health Crises Africa Navigates a Complex Crossroads: Health, Security, and Shifting Global Alliances Africa finds itself at a pivotal...

January 13, 2026
Mali, Sahel

West Africa Confronts Jihadist Threats as Sahel Nations Rebuild for Stability.

West Africa’s Sahel Region: A Fight for Stability and Sovereignty The Sahel region of West Africa is in the grips of a fierce struggle. Jihadist insurgencies, a deepening humanitarian...

January 13, 2026
Business

Africa’s Startup Scene Shrinks and Sharpens Amid Geopolitics and Profitability.

Africa’s Startup Scene Hits a Crossroads: Shrinking, Sharpening, and Shifting with Geopolitics The Investor Squeeze and Strategic Pivot Africa’s startup ecosystem isn’t just growing anymore, it’s getting real. After...

January 12, 2026
Niger, Sahel

Africa in 2026 Faces Conflict and Builds Resilience with New Opportunities.

Africa in 2026: A Continent of Contradictions, Resilience, and Unfolding Potential As 2026 truly gets underway, Africa presents a complex picture. It’s a continent grappling with significant challenges, yet...

January 12, 2026
Business

Africa’s Startup Revival in 2025 Signals Shift to Disciplined Growth.

Africa’s Startup Moment: From Failed Deals to Indispensable Platforms Investors are writing a new playbook for African tech, and it reads like a lesson in discipline and resilience. After...

January 11, 2026
Mali, Sahel

Alliance of Sahel States Drive Regional Security and Economic Transformation.

Sahel’s New Power Bloc: Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Forge an Alliance Amidst Regional Upheaval A New Regional Dynamic Something big is happening in the heart of the Sahel....