In an interview, Abdullah Baabood discusses Beijing’s evolving role in the Gulf region, where its priority is stability. Abdullah Baabood is a nonresident scholar at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center. He holds
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Late May, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made a stopover in Bujumbura, capital of Burundi, among others. Lavrov has been making frequent with travels to Africa, pushing an anti-Western fight intended to partition Africa.
UN Needs $214 Million To Aid Surge Of Sudan Refugees In Chad
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees needs emergency donations following the rising number of Sudanese refugees arriving in Chad as the number fleeing the conflict there passes 100,000. There has been a surge of
Families Can’t Reach Relatives As Internet Is Shut Down In Senegal
The government of Macky Sall announced it was temporarily cutting off access to the internet in Senegal in an attempt to quell riots that have erupted over the president’s plan to stand in next year’s
Fresh Call For Protests In Senegal
Following recent unrest in Senegal that has left some 16 people dead and over 500 arrested, protesters have made another call for a three-day intense protest across the country. Calls have gone out for three
Russia-Africa Cooperation Still Faces Policy Approach And Financing Challenges – Analysis
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 have
Senegal: Violent Crackdown On Opposition, Dissent, Says HRW
Senegalese authorities should immediately ensure an independent and credible investigation into the violence during protests in the capital, Dakar, and across the country since May 31, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. At least 16
En Algérie, 5 ans de prison requis en appel contre Ihsane El Kadi
Poursuivi pour « financement étranger de son entreprise », le journaliste est emprisonné depuis le 29 décembre. Le parquet a requis dimanche devant la Cour d’appel d’Alger la confirmation de la condamnation du patron de
Africa Intelligence: Saddam Haftar seeking to take over control of banks in eastern Libya
Saddam Haftar, the son of Khalifa Haftar, is seeking to take control of banking institutions in eastern Libya to use them as a source of funding to strengthen his power base and pay the salaries
Ousmane Sonko condamné à deux ans de prison ferme
L’opposant sénégalais a été reconnu coupable « de corruption de la jeunesse » ce jeudi 1er juin. Il a en revanche été acquitté des faits de viol dont il était accusé. Acquitté du viol d’Adji