MERCENARIES AND ILLICIT MARKETS
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Russia’s military, mercenary and criminal engagement in Africa
Russia has rapidly increased its engagement in Africa in recent years, both politically and economically, as it seeks to expand its influence on the continent. However, Russia’s activities in Africa are subject to controversy. Our
A shift in power? Sudan’s army redraws battle lines with major gains against RSF
In-depth: A whirlwind of recent army gains has triggered the most dramatic shift in battle lines between the army and RSF since Sudan’s war began. Sudan has been witnessing lightning-fast developments over the past week
The Horn Of Africa States: When President Trump Is Not Wrong – OpEd
It is surprising to note the outcry of many African countries on the initiative of President Donald Trump to make the fiscal and financial imbalances in his country a priority. A country in debt to
Global Powers Must Support Africa In Climate Change Fight – OpEd
Climate change is not just an environmental issue, it is a global crisis with economic, social and security implications. Nowhere is this crisis more evident than in Africa, a continent that contributes a minimal amount
Au Mali, une attaque de djihadistes présumés contre le convoi d’un ministre blesse quatre gendarmes
Le raid s’est déroulé, jeudi 13 février, près de Niéna dans la région de Sikasso (Sud), et visait le convoi du ministre de l’enseignement supérieur, Bouréma Kansaye. Quatre gendarmes ont été blessés dans une attaque
M23’s Continued Territorial Expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo Deepens Crisis
On February 6, M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seized the strategic mining town of Nyabibwe in South Kivu, roughly 100 kilometers from the regional capital Bukavu, despite previously stating it had
There Might Be A Military Dimension To Russia’s Newfound Interest In Djibouti & Somaliland
All in all, Russia’s Gulf of Aden-Red Sea naval base plans depend first and foremost on whether Sudan implements their long-delayed agreement, absent which the next variable is whether the US keeps its base in
Egypt to Propose Alternative Plan for Rebuilding Gaza
Latest Developments FDD Expert Response “Cairo’s recent attitude toward the Gazan relocation proposal shows its hypocrisy when it comes to the Palestinian cause. When push came to shove, Egyptian policymakers were the first to abandon
Le renforcement du déploiement russe en Afrique et les peurs occidentales
Les événements récemment observés au Moyen-Orient avaient représenté l’espoir pour les régimes occidentaux quant à une prétendue perte de l’influence de la Russie à l’international. Depuis, les cris de joie ont rapidement été remplacés par