French militarization across new frontiers of Françafrique....
Conakry is the port of choice for transiting Russian weapons into the Sahel...Minerals are exported for weapons used by the military junta and its Africa Corps mercenaries. All trade routes through Senegal, seem threatened by JNIM.
When global belligerents, not neighbors, recognize Somaliland independence.
Msimang
During the final week of South African history, we addressed belonging, exclusionary/inclusive nationalism, xenophobia, and white flight. I found Sisonke Msimang's piece from more than a decade ago helpful for students. The Nyamnjoh piece came out a day after our scheduled discussion.
Security issues were barely discussed at the “Africa Forward” summit held in Kenya on 11–12 May 2026. Yet Kenya has become one of France’s preferred partners in military cooperation. This (…)
afriquexxi.info
The breakaway state has gained long-sought visibility and the prospect of development, but is entering a web of alliances that carries its own risks
Des manifestations anti-immigrés, organisées depuis des mois dans plusieurs localités sud-africaines, ont poussé le gouvernement nigerian à proposer le rapatriement à ses ressortissants souhaitant ren...
www.lemonde.fr
Cinq cargos russes ont livré chars, blindés et drones au Mali via le port de Conakry depuis janvier 2025. Le géant de l’aluminium Rusal joue un rôle clé, avec l’assentiment de Mamadi Doumbouya. Jeune ...
Plusieurs sites miniers artisanaux, exploités par des Chinois, ont été la cible d’attaques. La preuve que les jihadistes du Jnim imposent leur mainmise sur les ressources aurifères du pays.
www.jeuneafrique.com
Climate change is contributing to the escalation of existing local conflicts in Africa. A new WZB study by Ruud Koopmans, Daniel Meierrieks, and Daniel Tuki uses the example of pastoralist conflict be...
