During the second version of the Russia-Africa Summit held in St. Petersburg, Russia, last month, it was all too evident that the attendance of only 17 African state leaders was significantly lower than the inaugural
Niger Junta Accuses France of Violating Airspace, Destabilizing Country
Niger’s junta accused France on Wednesday of violating its airspace as part of a broader plan to destabilize the country, ratcheting up rhetoric in a way that left little hope for a swift diplomatic resolution
Forming a Unity Government May be Libya’s Best Bet for Healing Rift
Libyan politicians have floated a plan to put together an interim government. The UN and other external actors should support this step toward breaking the country’s political deadlock. Libya’s political crisis took a new turn
Regarding Tunisia
How fast hope can fade. In 2011 Tunisia gave birth to the events that would later be referred to as the Arab Spring. A series of street protests over a dire economic climate led to
Iran, South Africa sign agreement in Pretoria ahead of BRICS summit
The South African and Iranian foreign ministers have signed a cooperation deal ahead of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, which Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi will attend. Iran and South Africa signed a cooperation agreement in
Why Turkey’s Erdogan sings the same tune with Russia’s Putin in Africa
Turkey’s efforts to expand its influence in Africa often align with those of Russia, with both Ankara and Moscow holding back from condemning military coups and seeking to capitalize on post-colonial resentments. A series of
Why Sudan’s Conflict Defies Diplomacy And De-Escalation – Analysis
Now approaching its fourth month, the conflict in Sudan has continued to intensify with little sign of the feuding factions returning to the negotiating table. More than 4 million people have now fled from their
The East African Federation (EAF) And The Somali Republic – Analysis
The Federal Republic of Somalia (3) will soon join the East African Community (EAC) but the EAC is different from all other regional economic integrations by explicitly stating its intention to create a federal sovereign
Niger’s Junta Ready To Prosecute Ousted President Bazoum
Niger’s coup leaders said late Sunday that they are ready to “prosecute” ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and “undermining the security” of the country.Junta spokesman Colonel Amadou Abdramane, speaking on state television,
BRICS And Africa: Towards A New Relationship – Analysis
Undoubtedly the forthcoming 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit August 22 – 24 in Johannesburg, South Africa, opens the door for critical multiple issues mostly relating to the irreversible processes of