Sur fond de contestation grandissante sur le continent, le gouvernement français assure qu’il a appris de ses erreurs au Sahel et qu’il va revoir son dispositif militaire en Afrique. Une nouvelle architecture réfléchie sans le
Why Turkey’s Erdogan sings the same tune with Russia’s Putin in Africa
Turkey’s efforts to expand its influence in Africa often align with those of Russia, with both Ankara and Moscow holding back from condemning military coups and seeking to capitalize on post-colonial resentments. A series of
The Battle for Stability in Mali: Insights into the Recent Conflict with Tuareg Rebels and Russian Mercenaries
In a recent escalation of tensions in northern Mali, Tuareg former rebels from the Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) have reported a fierce clash with the Malian Army and the Russian mercenary group known as
Le terrorisme en Afrique : l’arme actuelle de l’OTAN pour attaquer la Russie
Il existe un continuum d’événements depuis l’intervention russe en Syrie et le coup d’État en Ukraine, qui culmine avec le détournement actuel des armes de l’OTAN vers les terroristes en Afrique. En 2014, suite aux
New Beginnings, Old Problems: Why France Is Failing In Africa – OpEd
France’s relations in Africa have been strained. The setback in Niger jeopardizes the country’s entire positioning in West Africa, both militarily and politically. Unfortunately, for French President Emmanuel Macron, this is not the only place
The Geopolitics Of Russia’s Foray Into West Africa – Analysis
During the second version of the Russia-Africa Summit held in St. Petersburg, Russia, last month, it was all too evident that the attendance of only 17 African state leaders was significantly lower than the inaugural
The Second Russia-Africa Summit: A Continent At A Crossroads – Analysis
From 27-28 July 2023, the second Russia-Africa Summit took place in Russia’s St Petersburg. Initially, the summit was scheduled in Addis Ababa in October 2022. However, the summit was postponed, most likely due to complications
Niger Junta Accuses France of Violating Airspace, Destabilizing Country
Niger’s junta accused France on Wednesday of violating its airspace as part of a broader plan to destabilize the country, ratcheting up rhetoric in a way that left little hope for a swift diplomatic resolution
Africa’s Multiple Security Crises
As the world focuses on Niger and the junta’s standoff with West African states refusing to accept yet another coup d’état in their region, crises further east continue to deteriorate and merit more attention. On
La vérité qu’on te cache sur la présence française au Sahel
Que fait la France au Sahel ? «On va pas révéler des secrets ici… Le déclenchement de l’Opération Serval, la lettre du gouvernent malien putschiste appelant l’armée française, elle n’a pas totalement été rédigée à