With geopolitical confrontation and tensions deepening, the key global players are swiftly turning their focus on Africa. In practical terms, African leaders are also making strategic choices based on their development paradigms. These leaders are
Maritime Menace: Resurgence Of Somali Piracy – Analysis
Since November 2023, about 25 cases of attacks on ships linked to piracy have taken place. This has brought attention again to piracy off the Somalia coast in the Gulf of Aden. Due to this,
How Sudan is sliding towards famine after one year of war
In-depth: Sudan’s year-long conflict has created one of the world’s worst hunger crises as warring factions remain locked in a deadly power struggle. One year into its devastating civil war, Sudan is experiencing its highest-ever
How online hate speech fuels anti-refugee sentiment in Egypt
Fuelled by pro-state social media, anti-refugee sentiment has surged in Egypt, with Egyptians blaming refugees for the country’s dire economic crisis. When Amani Mabyuo, a 50-year-old Sudanese refugee living in Egypt since 1999, was shopping
Nigerian troops engage bandits in shootout, kill 12 – Official
“During the operation, our troops from Dansadau area forward operating base exhibited exceptional courage, overpowering the criminal elements.” The Nigerian Army Joint Task Force, Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) in the North-west, has killed 12 bandits
Niger : Arrivée à Niamey d’instructeurs et de matériel militaires russes
Des instructeurs russes sont arrivés mercredi à Niamey, qui a également réceptionné sa première livraison de matériel militaire russe dans le cadre de la nouvelle coopération sécuritaire entre Niamey et Moscou, a annoncé jeudi soir
The Arrival Of Russian Troops In Niger Will Reshape The US’ Regional Calculations
While the possibly impending withdrawal of US forces from Niger is definitely a victory of sorts, the proverbial “Battle for the Sahel” in the New Cold War is likely far from over. It was wondered
Russia sends military instructors to Niger
Military instructors and personnel from Russia’s defense ministry arrived in Niger on Wednesday, Niger state television RTN said, in a further sign the West African country is building closer relations with Moscow like its junta-led
Troops uncover secret armoury in Delta, arrest three suspects – Nigerian Army
The development came days after the Nigerian military annonced an operation for recovery of arms and ammunition carted away from 17 soldiers who were murdered in the state last month. Troops of the Nigerian army
Libération de six opposants togolais incarcérés à Lomé
Six opposants togolais incarcérés à Lomé depuis vendredi dernier pour “troubles à l’ordre public” ont été remis en liberté mardi soir, ont indiqué mercredi leurs proches à l’AFP. Neuf membres de la Dynamique Monseigneur Kpodzro