HRW Report: Militant Atrocities Rampant in Mali
According to a report from Human Rights Watch (HRW), both Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants and ethnically-based armed groups are engaging in egregious acts in Mali. HRW disclosed […]
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Russia looking to open new embassy in Equatorial Guinea as ‘US loses soft power edge in Africa’
Russia is reportedly looking to establish a new embassy in Equatorial Guinea as part of Moscow’s bid to strengthen its African ties and counter Western […]
US Military Initiates Troop Withdrawal Plan from Niger
U.S. officials announced plans to initiate the withdrawal of troops from Niger, dealing a setback to Washington and its regional allies’ security efforts in the […]
Russia Deploys Military Instructors, Air-Defense System to Niger – State TV
Russian military instructors and defense ministry personnel arrived in Niger, as reported by Niger state television RTN, highlighting the growing ties between Niger and Moscow, […]
Russia’s Wagner mercenaries accused of atrocities against civilians in Mali — HRW
Russian mercenaries from the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group working alongside Malian armed forces have unlawfully killed and summarily executed dozens of civilians in the West African […]
“Russia’s African Experiment”: Putin’s Success in Burkina Faso Post-French Departure
In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital, a poster offering free Russian language courses is attached to the iconic globe structure at a major road junction known […]
Africa’s Integral Role in US Critical Mineral Strategy, According to Treasury’s Deputy
The Deputy Treasury Secretary of the United States, Wally Adeyemo, emphasized on Thursday the importance of Africa in diversifying the sources of battery metals and […]
Somalia Achieves 99% Debt Cancellation from Paris Club Creditors
Somalia successfully negotiated the elimination of 99% of its debt to members of the Paris Club, marking a significant achievement in the nation’s journey to […]
ICC Permits Absentia Hearings in Ugandan Joseph Kony Case
In a significant ruling, judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague decided on Monday to proceed with a hearing on charges against […]
Washington rejects Algerian resolution, dealing hard blow to ruling regime’s propaganda
The United States used on Tuesday its veto power to kill Algeria’s draft resolution on the situation in Gaza, saying the proposed “resolution puts sensitive […]