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Daily Review: France Withdraws From West Africa
Today at WPR, we’re covering Mexico’s foreign policy under AMLO and the recently announced India-Middle East-Europe Corridor. But first, here’s our take on today’s top story: Niger: France will withdraw its remaining troops from Niger
Ethiopia’s Surprising Admission Into the Brics Elite Circle – Exploring the Role of Geopolitics, Economics
The recent BRICS summit, held in South Africa, sent shockwaves through global geopolitics as it unexpectedly welcomed six new nations into its ranks. On January, 2024, Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt,
Ethiopia: Is Ethiopia Facing a Fresh Wave of Conflict?
Barely a year after the Tigray War ended with a peace agreement, militia fighting is now raging in the Amhara region. Experts warn that this could lead to a new war. The situation in Ethiopia
Gabon Military Sieze Control Following Disputed Polls
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The Horn Of Africa States: Regional Reconciliation Beyond Political Leadership – OpEd
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Four officers arrested in Burkina Faso as junta thwarts coup attempt
Four officers were detained in Burkina Faso on Thursday – a day after the country’s military junta said it had thwarted an attempted coup by security and intelligence services. The four are suspected of involvement
Democracy in Name Only for Africa
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Here’s Why The US Is Responsible For France’s Withdrawal From Niger
The US backstabbed France in West Africa after cutting a secret deal in Niger almost two years to the day after it backstabbed that same country in the Asia-Pacific after cutting a secret deal with
UN Refugee Coordinator Commends Cameroon’s Treatment Of CAR Refugees
Central African Republic refugees are finding a home in Cameroon, as efforts intensify to support them and their hosts.The Resident-Coordinator of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) in Cameroon has