Tag: Sahel
Mercenaries in the Sahel: Russia flatters Africa’s coup leaders
analysis As of: April 17, 2024 2:06 p.m Russia is constantly expanding its influence in Africa. Since the Wagner troupe was renamed the “Afrikakorps,” its importance there has actually increased.…
At the expense of Paris, military cooperation with Moscow takes shape in Niamey
The new security cooperation between Niger and Russia is being established. Russian instructors arrived on Wednesday in Niamey, which also received its first delivery of Russian military equipment, Nigerien public…
Election in Senegal: Will Europe’s last partner in the Sahel tip?
As of: March 24, 2024 5:19 a.m Senegal is electing a new president because incumbent Sall is no longer running. The election under difficult circumstances is also a vote on…
Understanding everything about the crisis shaking ECOWAS with the departures of Burkina, Mali and Niger
The Economic Community of West African States is shaken. The military regimes in power in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have in fact decided to withdraw their countries, “without delay”,…
End of the French commitment with the departure of the last soldiers
The French army bows out in Niger. At the request of the junta in power since the coup in July, the last soldiers wearing the colors of the tricolor left…
War in Ukraine, immigration, tensions with Paris… Trapped by Russian comedians, Giorgia Meloni lets go
Always make sure that your interlocutor is the right one, especially when you are the head of government. Having failed to take this precaution, the president of the Italian council,…
What does Burkina Faso’s young president Ibrahim Traoré mean for the Sahel?
A year ago, Ibrahim Traoré came to power in Burkina Faso at the age of 34. Who is the man – and how is the country doing today? Tanks drive…
Troop withdrawal from Niger: Paris loses its main role in the Sahel region
After the coup in Niger, Emmanuel Macron has now announced France’s withdrawal from the former colony. For the president, this is also a personal strategic defeat. Paris is now threatened…
Sahel zone in Africa: An entire region becomes a blinking spot for the West
by Bartholomäus Grill Sep 17, 2023, 8:16 a.m 4 mins Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, these were once countries with lively culture, fascinating cities, with people who openly welcomed travelers –…
Emmanuel Macron assures that France will continue to welcome artists from the Sahel
It is a directive that has deeply moved the world of culture. She asked to cease all collaboration with Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali, where consular services were closed. But…