The greylisting of South Africa last month by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has made waves in the country, occupying substantial media attention. South Africa became only the second G20 country to have been
The United States Should Not Play Russia’s Game in Africa
In the wake of reports of a Wagner Group plot in Chad, Washington should resist the urge to resurrect Cold War-era partnerships. Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Russia’s Wagner Group is working
US Offers Up To $5 Mn Reward For Leader Of DR Congo ADF Militia
The United States announced a reward of up to $5 million on Thursday for information leading to the capture of the leader of the ADF militia, which is primarily active in DR Congo. The Allied
Ivory Coast and Guinea to repatriate nationals from Tunisia
Two West African states are repatriating their citizens from Tunisia following inflammatory remarks by President Kais Saied last week. Mr Saied said that migration was a “plot” to change the country’s demographic profile, blaming “traitors
Uganda set to begin oil drilling after French court dismisses case against TotalEnergies
A French court has dismissed a landmark lawsuit against controversial TotalEnergies projects in east Africa, which was filed by six French and Ugandan activist groups in 2018, using a 2017 law on multinationals operating outside
Burkina scraps 1961 military aid pact with France
Burkina Faso has scrapped a 1961 agreement on military assistance with France, a move that comes only weeks after it told the French ambassador and troops supporting its anti-jihadist campaign to quit the country. The
Why Nigeriens are protesting against France’s anti-jihadist campaign
‘Colonisation is an unhappy memory that pushes many people to revolt. ’French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting several African countries this week in an attempt to reverse his country’s waning influence on the continent as
Protest takes in place in DRC ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s slated visit
A few dozen Congolese demonstrated Wednesday in front of the French embassy in Kinshasa to reject the planned visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, reports say. The protesters chanted “Macron assassin” or “Macron get out”,
Security Experts Discuss Rising Extremist Violence in Africa
Security experts are meeting this week in Senegal to discuss the fight against rising violent extremism in Africa, particularly in the Sahel region, where Islamist militant attacks are increasing at an alarming rate. Over the
Burkina Faso : Un mois pour le départ définitif de tous les personnels militaires Français
Les autorités burkinabè ont dénoncé mardi, l’accord d’assistance militaire technique conclu en 1961 avec la France, et demandé aux autorités françaises de prendre des dispositions en vue du « départ définitif » de tous les