Anti-government protesters in Kenya’s capital clashed with an emerging pro-government group on Tuesday, with hundreds swarming and burning a motorcycle belonging to people who expressed support for the country’s president. The military made a rare
La France en Afrique : «Nouveau modèle de partenariat» et projets de revanche
Malgré l’instabilité politique bien connue de la Ve République, provoquée par les résultats des récentes élections législatives, la continuité du parcours militaro-politique de Paris en Afrique semble préservée. En outre, selon des responsables politiques africains,
Les militaires nigériens s’accrochent au pouvoir
Le 26 juillet 2023 les militaires renversaient Mohamed Bazoum. Près d’un an après, il n’y a aucune visibilité sur un quelconque processus électoral. Cela fera un an ce vendredi 26 juillet que le président démocratiquement
America’s Dilemma in Kenya
Washington Erred in Embracing Ruto—but Now Must Double Down on Helping Him Succeed In June, Kenyans took to the streets to oppose government proposals to hike taxes. In doing so, they were also airing their
ANALYSIS: How ECOWAS should treat breakaway Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
Stability in West Africa requires that both organisations take pragmatic and flexible approaches, and learn from past mistakes. Military juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formed a confederation at the first summit of the
US seeks new military basing in West Africa amid withdrawal from Niger
US troops are “on pace” to leave Niger by Sept. 15 deadline, according to the Pentagon’s top commander of forces in Africa. The Biden administration is seeking new bases that US troops may use in
Why the World Should Engage with African Coup Regimes
To support African democracy, prosperity, and security, the US government should tailor engagements in each country. Three West African coup leaders — a general, a colonel and a captain — gathered last weekend to formally
Somalia’s Foreign Policy – OpEd
A foreign policy is a major component of any country’s national infrastructure and statehood. It is a guide to a government’s relations with other states and the international community, and usually not only represents the
Kenyan Protests Escalate Amid Violence, While Nigeria Faces Similar Economic Turmoil
At least one person died on July 16 amid ongoing anti-government protests in Kenya, adding to the toll of at least 50 fatalities and 413 injuries caused by police brutality since the demonstrations began. This
Russian Agencies Recruiting African Specialists – OpEd
With thousands conscripted into the army to fight in neighbouring Ukraine, several more thousands escaping military mobilization and migrating abroad, Russia currently lacks highly skilled labor for offices and unskilled labor for its industries, agriculture