En 1976, Jean-Claude Guillebaud publiait aux éditions du Seuil dans la collection «L’histoire immédiate» «Les confettis de l’empire». Son enquête portait sur les derniers vestiges de l’ancien empire colonial français, à savoir les possessions ultra-marines
Le Grand Jeu dans la Corne de l’Afrique continue. Partie 4 : Le conflit éthiopien-somalien à travers le prisme d’autres acteurs extérieurs
S’agissant du Royaume-Uni, principal allié des États-Unis, il adopte dans ses relations avec l’Éthiopie une approche plus pragmatique. Le 21 août de cette année, lors de sa visite à Addis-Abeba, la ministre britannique du Développement
Flags At Nigerian Protests Could Signal Russian Plans To Expand Influence – Analysis
After forming alliances with military-led juntas in the Sahel, Russia might be moving its influence campaign south by supporting social unrest in Nigeria. During a 10-day August protest demanding better governance, some demonstrators in the
Africa File, October 24, 2024: JNIM Strikes Northern Niger; DRC Peace Talks and M23 Offensive; Egypt-Djibouti Cooperation; Ethiopia-Somalia AUSSOM Tug-of-War; Central Somalia Offensive
Key Takeaways: Niger. JNIM claimed an attack on a border post in northern Niger near the border with Algeria, marking the group’s first attack in far northern Niger. Nigerien Tuareg rebels also gave a competing
Exclusive: Plane downed in Darfur with suspected Russian crew was supplying army, rivals say
A plane downed in Sudan’s North Darfur state had Russian crew members and was being used by the army to resupply the besieged city of al-Fashir, according to the opposing faction and documents it said
RSF kill 49 in retaliatory attack on east Al Jazirah villages
At least 49 people were killed and dozens more wounded in a retaliatory attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on villages in East Al Jazirah, central Sudan. The attack, which targeted civilians, has triggered
BRICS vs. The US In Africa
This emerging front of the New Cold War will likely see the Sino-Russo Entente more closely coordinate against the US-led West there. Africa is increasingly figuring into major countries’ and organizations’ discussions due to its
Sudan Chaos Could Create Terrorism Haven – Analysis
The chaos that has engulfed Sudan since war broke out in April 2023 could make the country a nexus for terrorism that connects violent extremists in the Sahel with terror groups in Somalia and even
RDC: nouvelle offensive entre les forces rebelles et les milices «Wazalendo» dans le Nord-Kivu
Les troupes de l’Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), la coalition rebelle à laquelle appartient le M23, ont lancé une nouvelle offensive dans le Nord-Kivu, région déjà en proie à une instabilité chronique. Après de violents affrontements
Au Burkina Faso, Médecins sans frontières suspend ses activités dans la ville de Djibo
Depuis plus de deux ans, l’importante agglomération du nord du pays est encerclée par des groupes djihadistes qui y font des incursions. L’ONG Médecins sans frontières (MSF) a déclaré lundi 21 octobre suspendre ses activités