In June 2024, fighters from the Katiba Serma sub-group of Jama’at Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) redoubled their efforts to cut off the town of Boni, in the Mopti region of central Mali.1 This
Somalia Expels Ethiopian Diplomat
Somalia has declared an Ethiopian diplomat working in Mogadishu a persona non grata. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the diplomat of engaging in “activities incompatible with his diplomatic
Africa: State Fragmentation and New State Imaginaries – Maritime Access in the Horn of Africa
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En 1976, Jean-Claude Guillebaud publiait aux éditions du Seuil dans la collection «L’histoire immédiate» «Les confettis de l’empire». Son enquête portait sur les derniers vestiges de l’ancien empire colonial français, à savoir les possessions ultra-marines
Flags At Nigerian Protests Could Signal Russian Plans To Expand Influence – Analysis
After forming alliances with military-led juntas in the Sahel, Russia might be moving its influence campaign south by supporting social unrest in Nigeria. During a 10-day August protest demanding better governance, some demonstrators in the
BRICS vs. The US In Africa
This emerging front of the New Cold War will likely see the Sino-Russo Entente more closely coordinate against the US-led West there. Africa is increasingly figuring into major countries’ and organizations’ discussions due to its
Repenser le rôle de l’Afrique dans les relations sino-africaines : les leçons du FOCAC 2024
Pour surmonter l’asymétrie actuelle des relations entre l’Afrique et la Chine, il faudra institutionnaliser un suivi africain plus solide et plus transparent des engagements, assurer une représentation stratégique, et exploiter l’expertise africaine. Alors que l’attention
The Horn Of Africa States: The Turkey Page (Part II) – OpEd
Ethiopia’s aggression against Somalia this year, is as unexpected as anyone can imagine. Although the two countries were more or less at peace with each other for some two decades, it would appear the peace
Capitalisme vert : comment les États-Unis pillent le continent africain
Le pillage des richesses de l’Afrique pour sauver le climat. Le capitalisme vert est devenu la pire forme de pillage du continent africain. Il s’agit principalement de Lobito en Angola et de son chemin de
The Horn Of Africa States: The Turkey Page – OpEd
The geo-strategic location of the Horn of Africa States always comes to mind when writing about the region. It is not strange and its is not a novelty. This has been the case for always.