Tunisian security forces have committed “serious abuses” against black African migrants, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday, calling on the European Union to suspend migration control funding to the country. The New York-based watchdog said
From Khrushchev’s KGB to Putin: the deep roots of Russian influence in Africa
When Russian President Vladimir Putin develops his network of influence in Africa, he isn’t doing so at random. He is drawing on the rich history of Soviet relations with African countries that dates back to
Nearly 900 migrants rescued by Moroccan navy, one drowned
Over the past few days, the Moroccan navy has rescued almost 900 illegal migrants, most of them from sub-Saharan Africa, including 400 in territorial waters, according to a military source, while attempts to cross to
Sudan: Conflict displaces nearly 200,000 alone in the past week
Nearly 200,000 people were displaced by fighting inside Sudan over the past week, the UN reported on Tuesday, citing new figures released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Overall, more than 2.6 million people
10 Civilians Killed in Burkina Faso; Locals say ‘Terrorists Attacked’
Burkina Faso’s junta leader on Tuesday lashed out at the “cowardice” of the country’s jihadist rebels after local and security sources reported at least 10 civilian deaths in two attacks. Residents of Nouna, local capital
Global Sanctions Dashboard: Sanctions alone won’t stop the Wagner Group
Despite sanctions and efforts to curtail the Wagner Group’s illicit activity, the group has successfully evaded financial sanctions through a series of facilitators and front companies around the world. $5 billion: That’s how much the
The Horn Of Africa States: The Proposition (Part VI) – OpEd
We have lived through the proposition through a number of parts and in this part we shall discuss what the HAS project really represents and what makes it different from all the projects of this
Wagner Forces Arrive CAR Despite Uncertainty Over Their Future
This deployment of the Wagner Forces was reportedly announced by the Officers Union for International Security (COSI), a group linked to the Russian paramilitary group after other fighters left CAR in June. In a surprising
Lessons From a New Era of African Statecraft
African populations are eager for partners and reform in the international system, the United States should embrace change. When Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made a swing through east and southern Africa last week, his agenda
Eritrea’s Growing Ties With China And Russia Highlight America’s Inadequate Approach In East Africa – Analysis
China and Russia have recently increased their engagement with Eritrea, a small but strategically located country in East Africa. Meanwhile, American influence in the region is amid a yearslong slide. Despite the obvious risks, the