The brief rebellion led against the Kremlin by the head of the Wagner mercenary forces in Russia last week sent shock waves across the world. This was no less true in Africa, where some countries
Ensuring MINUSMA’s Smooth Departure from Mali
On 16 June, Bamako asked the UN Security Council to withdraw the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts Jean-Hervé Jézéquel and Ibrahim Maïga look at the reasons
Africa Or Death? Prigozhin Unlikely To Remain In Belarus For Long – Analysis
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the 62-year-old former petty criminal-turned-restauranteur-billionaire warlord, has tackled many difficult assignments over the years as a Kremlin fixer: from propping up kleptocratic, authoritarian African rulers to sacking the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Now,
Conflit au Soudan : l’armée en infériorité numérique dans les rues de Khartoum
Les bataillons d’infanterie de l’armée soudanaise sont en très petit nombre dans les rues de Khartoum au cours des deux mois de conflit qui ont fait rage dans le pays, laissant une grande partie de
Rébellion avortée de Wagner: quelles suites pour le groupe paramilitaire russe en Afrique?
Quelles conséquences potentielles après la rébellion menée le 24 juin 2023 par Evgueni Prigojine et ses hommes de Wagner contre le Kremlin ? Va-t-on vers une modification de la présence russe en Afrique ? Les
Présidentielle en Sierra Leone : la police disperse des opposants dans l’attente des résultats
À Freetown, la police a annoncé dimanche avoir dispersé des opposants avec des gaz lacrymogènes, au lendemain de la présidentielle. Samura Kamara, rival du président sortant Julius Maada Bio dans cette élection, a indiqué de
The Horn Of Africa States: The Politics And Economics Of Water Issues – OpEd
Whenever water issues are raised, the Horn of Africa States region is one of the few places that come to mind. But this is a phenomenon that is no longer unique to the region. It
Russian Paramilitary Wagner Group Activities In Mali, The Sahel Risk Bolstering Jihadi Groups As The Company’s Abuses Against Civilians Compound
Following this weekend’s coup attempt in Russia by the Wagner Group, we are republishing our extensive JTTM study from August 31, 2022 on Wagner activity in Mali, where it has been working for the country’s
MIDDLE EAST 2.0
Muslim countries refused to be satellites of WashingtonThe territory of the Middle East (from Western Asia to North Africa) has always attracted foreign powers. First, the region is the main source of hydrocarbon production, primarily
UN officials warn of impact on Horn of Africa if Black Sea grain deal ends
An end to the Black Sea grains deal would hit the Horn of Africa hard, aid officials said on Monday, warning that another hike in food prices would add to the tens of millions of