Diplomats have struggled to broker negotiations over the disputed territory of Western Sahara since late 2020, when a ceasefire between Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front broke down. If it steps up its engagement, Washington
Ukraine War Looms Large Over Russia-Africa Summit
African leaders are to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg at the end of this month for a summit, billed as strengthening cooperation in peace, security, and development. But the second Russia-Africa
From Khrushchev’s KGB to Putin: the deep roots of Russian influence in Africa
When Russian President Vladimir Putin develops his network of influence in Africa, he isn’t doing so at random. He is drawing on the rich history of Soviet relations with African countries that dates back to
Global Sanctions Dashboard: Sanctions alone won’t stop the Wagner Group
Despite sanctions and efforts to curtail the Wagner Group’s illicit activity, the group has successfully evaded financial sanctions through a series of facilitators and front companies around the world. $5 billion: That’s how much the
Lessons From a New Era of African Statecraft
African populations are eager for partners and reform in the international system, the United States should embrace change. When Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made a swing through east and southern Africa last week, his agenda
Eritrea’s Growing Ties With China And Russia Highlight America’s Inadequate Approach In East Africa – Analysis
China and Russia have recently increased their engagement with Eritrea, a small but strategically located country in East Africa. Meanwhile, American influence in the region is amid a yearslong slide. Despite the obvious risks, the
China eyes Algerian oil and gas as it receives Tebboune in Beijing
Algeria’s president will want to use next week’s visit to China to make a pitch for his country to join the five-nation alliance of emerging economies seen as an alternative to Western hegemony. The cordial
EU, Tunisia ink ‘strategic partnership’ to help economy, stem migrants
It comes after weeks of talks between the two parties about the EU providing around 1 billion euros in aid, which would be dependent on Tunisia’s IMF bailout. The European Union and Tunisia signed on
Israel recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara
The move follows the establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel and Morocco in 2020 as part of the US-brokered Abraham Accords. Israel has recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign
TotalEnergies, Aramco And SABIC Complete MENA Region’s First Processing Of Oil From Plastic Waste At Scale To Make Certified Circular Polymers
TotalEnergies, Aramco and SABIC have for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa successfully converted oil derived from plastic waste into ISCC+ certified circular polymers. The plastic pyrolysis oil, also called plastic