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
The Horn Of Africa States: Somalia Does Not Belong To The EAC – OpEd
Somalia is a country that is looking for itself. It fell off the rails over thirty-some years ago, when its government then, collapsed, and the country broke down into several clan fiefdoms. It does not
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,
Gabon Military Sieze Control Following Disputed Polls
Gabon finds itself in the grip of political turmoil, reminiscent of recent events in West Africa, army officers have taken control of the nation, upending the results of a disputed election. This development, coming on
Emerging Nexus in the Sahel Region: The Unholy Alliance of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso
On July 26, Niger found itself in a state of profound uncertainty following what may be described as the most significant political crisis in recent years within the volatile Sahel region. The legitimately elected President
The Horn Of Africa States: Regional Reconciliation Beyond Political Leadership – OpEd
The Horn of Africa is generally home to many related peoples that live across the boundaries created through European influences of the nineteenth century. Indeed. One finds relatives living in several countries of the region.
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
Mali Parties Angry at Junta for Postponing Presidential Vote
Malian political groups expressed outrage Wednesday at the junta’s decision to postpone indefinitely the presidential election that was supposed to bring back civilian rule. The ruling junta on Monday announced a delay to a presidential
Democracy in Name Only for Africa
Three decades after the fight for multiparty democracy in Africa, many on the continent still face sham elections, restrictions of rights, and few improvements. Democracy is in trouble in Africa. It’s not just the latest
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