Le renversement du gouvernement de Mohamed Bazoum au Niger, soutenu par la France, le 26 juillet, peut peut-être être comparé à la défaite de l’apartheid en Afrique du Sud il y a près de 30
G20 Anticipating New Dawn With African Union – Analysis
Johannesburg was the scene for the 15th BRICS — Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa — summit held late August during which leaders raised African Union’s permanent seat in the G20. Early September, New
Niger : La France retire ses soldats
Selon les médias français, l’Élysée négocie actuellement avec «les autorités illégitimes du Niger» le retrait des soldats français du pays. Parce qu’essayer de renforcer sa crédibilité par des déclarations fracassantes est une chose, mais une
The Contagion Of Coups In Africa – OpEd
Africa is on the boil once again. The rule by the ballot box is being replaced with the rule of the gun. The military is no longer content to remain in the barracks but has
Gabon Loses African Union Membership Over Military Coup – OpEd
The African Union, the continental organization uniting 54 African States, in official media release dated August 30, suspended the membership of the Republic of Gabon over the unexpected military coup d’état, which deposed President Ali
Will Military Coup Leaders Show Up At The UN? – OpEd
The rash of recent military take-overs in Africa was perhaps best described by French President Emmanuel Macron as “an epidemic of coups in the Sahel”—a fast spreading disease in the continent. France, a former colonial
The Horn Of Africa States: A Gateway For Trade And Investments – OpEd
The scramble for Africa is clearly apparent in these turbulent times. The military coups in Niger and Gabon over the past month and the earlier coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea mark a clear
A well timed visit
One of the less reported diplomatic moves over the last few weeks has taken place. Ahmed Attaf the Foreign Minister of Algeria made a quick two day working trip to Washington last week. He met
Sudan: Talks suspended, and War Keep on going.
A disastrous different consequences resulted from – though still- the ongoing military conflict in Sudan since mid of last April. The marathonic negotiations internally and internationally led by regional and other states with no avail
A Crazy Ending to August
Generally speaking the month of August is seen as being tranquil. This is the month when most Europeans go on vacation, The US Congress is in recess as well. Therefore we get the impression that