Omdurman — Iranian Mohajer-6 drones played an important role and were a ‘decisive factor’ in the success of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) battle to wrest control of the National Radio and Television Corporation buildings
Après la France, le Niger rompt sa coopération militaire avec les États-Unis
DÉCRYPTAGE. Le Niger était jusqu’à présent un partenaire régional clé des États-Unis, mais les relations se sont détériorées depuis le coup d’État de juillet 2023. Sept mois après avoir mis fin aux accords de coopération

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The botched attempt by Senegalese president Macky Sall to postpone the presidential election has stirred unnecessary tension in an already strained electoral process. The move reflected deeper governance problems in the country. Sall’s decree, subsequently

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La Russie a accru son influence au Burkina Faso, où la désillusion envers la politique française a laissé un vide. Au cœur de la capitale du Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, une affiche annonçant des cours de

Le Niger rompt sa coopération militaire avec les États-Unis
Le porte-parole du Conseil national pour la sauvegarde de la patrie (CNSP), Amadou Abdramane, a annoncé, samedi 16 mars, dans un communiqué que le Niger avait décidé de rompre sa coopération militaire avec les États-Unis.

Africa File, March 7, 2024: JNIM Strengthening Near Bamako; Kremlin and Nigeria Discuss Partnership
Key Takeaways: Assessments: Mali Al Qaeda’s Sahelian branch conducted its first VBIED attack in southern Mali since 2022, likely to support the group’s efforts to isolate a district capital near the border with Mauritania. Al

Africa File, February 29, 2024: Russia Eyes Gulf of Guinea, JNIM Massacres Civilians in Burkina Faso
Key Takeaways: Assessments:Togo. Russia and Togo are increasing ties as the Kremlin aims to expand its influence beyond the Sahel in West Africa. French-based investigative news site Africa Intelligence reported on February 19 that a

New Wave Of Cholera Outbreaks In Africa Despite Containment Measures
Governments and international bodies have tried to eliminate the outbreaks of cholera for many years, but another wave has hit some countries in Africa. How realistic are the measures taken to stop the spread of

Africa File, February 29, 2024: Russia Eyes Gulf of Guinea, JNIM Massacres Civilians in Burkina Faso
Key Takeaways: Assessments:Togo. Russia and Togo are increasing ties as the Kremlin aims to expand its influence beyond the Sahel in West Africa. French-based investigative news site Africa Intelligence reported on February 19 that a

Salafi-Jihadi Movement Weekly Update, January 18, 2024: Nigerien Junta Looks to the Kremlin as al Qaeda–linked Militants Amplify Attacks Near Niamey
Key Takeaway: The Nigerien junta is continuing to grow closer to the Kremlin and may deploy Russian mercenaries in Niger to respond to the deteriorating security situation in the country in the coming months. A