C’est un mastodonte africain ! Le pays le plus peuplé et le plus riche du continent ! Ce samedi 25 février, le Nigeria élit son nouveau président. Il y a 18 candidats. Celui qui l’emportera
Morocco’s Mocro Maffia threatens Europe and North Africa
Morocco, Belgium and the Netherlands have become pivotal in the growing Latin America-Europe cocaine chain. Belgium and the Netherlands have overtaken Spain as Europe’s main entry points for cocaine coming from Latin America. The 65.6
The Horn Of Africa States: Where The Elites Are Divided (Part III) – OpEd
In a modern society, individualism remains the core and dominant factor of life. In the past there were, of course, communities and tribes and tribes were either of kin and blood or disparate groups who
Russia Broadens Its Reach into Sahel
Russia is actively seeking political influence in the Sahel through ostensible support for counter-insurgency efforts amid the drawdown of the longstanding French counterterrorism forces in that region. Russian has capitalized on cold U.S. relationships with
Africa shouldn’t ignore Russia’s destabilising influence
As a region, Africa may not be interested in the Ukraine war, but the war is interested in Africa. As the world marks the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, it
The Horn of Africa States: Where The Elites Have Failed (Part II) – OpEd
Democracy is not only one of numbers, where a majority, rules. It is also putting the right person in the right place of leadership and installing a system of justice and fairness among the general
Tunisia: Wave Of Arrests Targets Critics And Opposition Figures, Says HRW
Tunisian authorities have arrested three critics of President Kais Saied since February 22, bringing the number of public figures deemed critical of Saied behind bars to at least 12, Human Rights Watch said today. The
Why South Africa is drifting into the Sino-Russian orbit
The ANC elite is full of Russian sympathisers South africa’s navy, like much of the country, is dilapidated. Its fleet spends less than half the time on the seas that it did a decade ago.
Intervening to Undermine Democracy in Africa: Russia’s Playbook for Influence
Russia has systematically sought to undercut democracy in Africa, both to normalize authoritarianism as well as to create an entry point for Russian influence. It is often said that since the dissolution of the Soviet
The Continental Implications of Nigeria’s Elections
The example of Nigeria’s consequential upcoming elections could shape politics across the continent. The stakes are high for this weekend’s Nigerian general elections. For Nigerians, they represent a chance to change course and find different