Africa
Wagner mercenaries declare 'mission accomplished' in Mali
But in other parts of Africa the PMCs have been brought under direct control of the Russian government and they aren't going anywhere.
June 16, 2025
sahel
Africa
Bad timing for an African trade war
The decision by the military-led Alliance of Sahel States to impose a 0.5% tariff on goods from rival ECOWAS nations has added a new twist in their rift
April 17, 2025
Africa
Recalibration or Retreat? Russia's shifting Africa strategy
With Wagner’s setbacks and the fallout from Ukraine, Moscow is rethinking its role in the Sahel
January 31, 2025
Africa
Niger's accusation of Western chicanery hits close to home
The latest spat between Niamey's junta leader and Nigeria reflects growing bad blood and the loss of US and French influence in the region.
January 21, 2025
Africa
Israel, a behind-the-scenes powerbroker in Sudan
Of the many foreign powers influencing this bloody conflict, Tel Aviv could help claw it back — if it wanted to.
October 21, 2024
Africa
How the US should respond to Mali’s descent into chaos
An al-Qaida linked group’s recent attacks punt stability further down the road
September 23, 2024
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