The mercenaries in the private security company close to Turkish President Erdogan could play a growing role in Niger and Mali, following their operations in Libya and Azerbaijan. Are pro-Turkish Syrian mercenaries operating in Niger?
Migrants turn to Mauritania as new EU transit route
Thousands of Africans continue to try to reach Europe either over the Sahara Desert or by sea, facing inhumane conditions. The EU wants to discourage the trend, but migrants are increasingly going through Mauritania. Lala
The End Of America’s Pan-Sahel Vision – Analysis
Amidst a rapidly receding influence abroad, the United States (US) finds itself in yet another quagmire, this time in Africa. In Niger, both France and the US have had to withdraw troops one after the
Nigériens arrêtés au Bénin : Niamey dénonce une «provocation» des autorités béninoises
Selon Niamey, les cinq personnes arrêtées étaient en mission officielle de supervision et de contrôle du chargement du pétrole brut nigérien. Les autorités nigériennes ont vivement réagi, samedi, à l’arrestation, par la police béninoise, de
Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Abduct UN Employees
Latest Developments Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen abducted at least 15 Yemeni employees of United Nations (UN) and other international agencies on June 7. Houthi enforcers detained nine employees of UN agencies, three from the
What Italy’s Mattei Plan could mean for North Africa
In-depth: Italy’s ambitious new development plan aims to revolutionise its ties with Africa. But is it just about energy deals and stopping migration? Enrico Mattei was a leading figure in post-war Italy who went down
Alliance des États du Sahel-Russie : la marche commune en avant
L’interaction entre les pays membres de l’Alliance des États du Sahel (AES) et la Russie continue à monter en puissance, étant d’ailleurs déjà un exemple inspirant et à succès pour nombre d’autres nations du continent
Yemen’s Houthi rebels detain 11 UN staffers as well as aid workers in sudden crackdown
Eleven Yemeni employees of United Nations agencies have been detained by Yemen’s Houthi rebels under unclear circumstances, authorities said Friday, as the rebels face increasing financial pressure and airstrikes from a U.S.-led coalition. Others working
What to know about Russia’s growing footprint in Africa
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Russia’s top diplomat pledged help and military assistance while on a whirlwind tour of several countries in Africa’s sub-Saharan region of Sahel this week, as Moscow seeks to grow its influence
ANALYSIS: Politics colours Governor Yusuf’s performance in first year as Kano governor
Governor Yusuf produced a 70-page document focussing on 13 thematic areas as the blueprint for his administration to improve the lives of citizens in Kano State. When he took office one year ago as the