Why the ECOWAS Split Is Changing Sahel Security Forever
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have split from ECOWAS to form the AES. Explore how this rupture impacts West African security, global rivalries, and human lives.
Why a Judge Blocked Federal Access to Michigan Voter Roll Data
A federal judge blocked DOJ access to Michigan voter rolls to protect privacy, highlighting the ongoing struggle between state control and federal power.
Mali Press Repression: Why Silence Follows Military Coups?
Explore how Mali’s military junta uses the 2019 Cybercrime Law and AES TV to repress press freedom and control the narrative in the Sahel region.
Hidden Eyes: How School Camera Systems Fuel ICE Enforcement
Explore how school camera systems and license plate readers are being used by ICE for immigration enforcement, impacting student privacy and immigrant families.
The Real Memphis Street Policing History Behind New Arrest Data
Deep dive into Memphis numbers raise red flags around street policing. A local “Safe Task Force” logged thousands of arrests and the public data review points to stark racial skew in who gets swept up..
Why Sudan’s Hidden Drone War in Kordofan Matters Today
Explore the impact of drone warfare in Sudan’s Kordofan region, the legacy of systemic inequality, and the roots of the world’s largest displacement crisis.
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