Africa is on the boil once again. The rule by the ballot box is being replaced with the rule of the gun. The military is no longer content to remain in the barracks but has
The African Summer Of Discontent – Analysis
In many ways, the Sahel today is at the forefront of major natural experiments to determine how mankind will adapt to climate change, technological innovation, global population movement and the restructuring of world politics, urbanization,
Gabon Loses African Union Membership Over Military Coup – OpEd
The African Union, the continental organization uniting 54 African States, in official media release dated August 30, suspended the membership of the Republic of Gabon over the unexpected military coup d’état, which deposed President Ali
Will Military Coup Leaders Show Up At The UN? – OpEd
The rash of recent military take-overs in Africa was perhaps best described by French President Emmanuel Macron as “an epidemic of coups in the Sahel”—a fast spreading disease in the continent. France, a former colonial
The Horn Of Africa States: A Gateway For Trade And Investments – OpEd
The scramble for Africa is clearly apparent in these turbulent times. The military coups in Niger and Gabon over the past month and the earlier coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea mark a clear
L’Occident prépare-t-il de nouvelles guerres en Afrique, en Asie et en Amérique ?
Les analyses du géopouvoir revêtent une importance capitale, car la plupart des gouvernements disposent d’équipes spécialisées dans l’étude approfondie des idées avancées, des voies possibles et du pronostic des événements, jusqu’à montrer de nouveaux points
A well timed visit
One of the less reported diplomatic moves over the last few weeks has taken place. Ahmed Attaf the Foreign Minister of Algeria made a quick two day working trip to Washington last week. He met
Sudan: Talks suspended, and War Keep on going.
A disastrous different consequences resulted from – though still- the ongoing military conflict in Sudan since mid of last April. The marathonic negotiations internally and internationally led by regional and other states with no avail
A Crazy Ending to August
Generally speaking the month of August is seen as being tranquil. This is the month when most Europeans go on vacation, The US Congress is in recess as well. Therefore we get the impression that
Afrique-Russie : Confirmation de l’alliance militaro-sécuritaire
Les prévisions se confirment. Le partenariat militaire et sécuritaire entre la Russie et ses alliés africains non seulement se maintient, mais prendra certainement la voie d’un développement notable. Pour la plus grande déception des adversaires