August 15, 2023
West Africa: Why Ex-French Colonies in Africa Seem Beset By Coups
Some former French colonies in Africa are fast gaining notoriety for military coups. Experts blame the worrying trend on high levels of poverty, ineffective civil society and… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Mauritania: Germany's Development Minister Arrives in Mauritania
The head of Germany's development policy is to discuss the situation in Africa's Sahel region with high-ranking officials. Later, she will travel to Nigeria for talks on the Niger… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Niger: Niger Coup - What Is Russia's Role?
The coup in Niger has people asking about potential links to Russia. Neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso have turned to the Kremlin after severing ties with France. Is Moscow behind… Read more »
August 06, 2023
Niger: Niger Coup - Where to Now for European Diplomacy?
Germany has developed a stable partnership with Niger over the past few years. The recent coup threatens to upset existing relationships with EU nations and further destabilize a… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Niger: Junta Scraps Military Pacts With France
As it seeks to consolidate power following a recent coup, Niger's junta has said it will revoke various military cooperation agreements with France that were made under ousted… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Niger: Niger Coup - German Nationals Urged to Join French Evacuation
The French embassy has said evacuation plans are underway to airlift citizens as well as German nationals from Niger amid ongoing unrest following last week's coup. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Niger: Germany Suspends Cooperation With Niger After Coup
Germany has said it is putting financial and development aid to Niger on hold following last week's coup. However, officials added that evacuation of German citizens or soldiers is… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Niger: Coup - First Evacuation Flights Land in Europe
France and Italy are evacuating hundreds of their citizens from Niger amid ongoing unrest following last week's coup. Forty Germans have also left Niger so far on flights organized… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Niger: Europe Rejects Coup Leaders, Cuts Aid
The European Union said it was suspending all aid to Niger with immediate effect after General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared himself the leader of the country in a coup. The bloc… Read more »
Africa: Putin's Gamble With Ukraine's Grain Drags On
In a show of largesse, Vladimir Putin promised shipments of grain to a handful of African countries affected by shortages caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. African leaders… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Urge Putin to Consider Ukraine Peace Plan
The Russia-Africa summit also saw calls by leaders from the continent for President Vladimir Putin to renew the deal allowing Ukraine to export grain through its Black Sea ports. Read more »
Niger: Niger Coup Not 'Final,' Says France As Army Backs Putsch
The situation in Niger remains tense after the army chief threw his support behind the coup attempt. Niger's Interior Ministry has also banned protests amid unrest and vandalism in… Read more »
July 27, 2023
North Africa: More Than 900 Migrants Drown Off Tunisia's Coast in 2023
The Tunisian coast guard recovered 901 bodies of drowned migrants off its coast from the start of the year. The country has become a major gateway for irregular migrants and… Read more »
July 28, 2023
West Africa: Human Trafficking a Growing Menace for Africa
A growing number of Africans are being trafficked and exploited along migration routes to Europe and the Middle East. Experts say more urgent international cooperation can curb the… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Africa: Fact Check - Russia's Influence On Africa
Russia seeks to gain influence in Africa in several ways, from disinformation campaigns to sending Wagner Group mercenaries. Why is Africa so important to Vladimir Putin? Read more »
July 26, 2023
Africa: Russia-Africa Summit - Who Stands to Gain What?
After blocking Ukraine's grain exports, Moscow will try to portray itself as Africa's friend at the summit. But some African leaders consider the suspension "a stab in the back." Read more »
July 25, 2023
Africa: Where Do Russia's Ties With Africa Stand?
Russia is doubling down on its efforts to strengthen ties with countries in Africa. But because its engagement is still more political than economic, the continent's leaders should… Read more »
July 23, 2023
North Africa: Italy Hosts Conference to Address Irregular Migration
Leaders of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries are gathered in Rome for a conference on migration hosted by Italy's far-right Georgia Meloni. Read more »
July 21, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Dodges a Bullet With Putin
International pressure on South Africa has eased now that the Russian leader will attend the BRICS summit via video link only. The decision leaves ties between the only African… Read more »
July 05, 2023
West Africa: Canary Island Migrant Route to Spain Proves Deadly Again
Dozens of people have drowned or disappeared in the past weeks crossing from West Africa to the Canary Islands as Spain and Morocco attract criticism for slow sea rescues. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Africa: Wagner Group in Africa - What's Its Future After the Mutiny?
Russia's presence in Africa heavily depends on the Wagner Group, headed by Yevgeny Prighozin. But now there is uncertainty about the private military company's role after its… Read more »
South Africa: What Did German Foreign Minister Achieve in South Africa?
Russia's war in Ukraine dominated talks during German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's trip to Pretoria this week. After months of tension, Germany and South Africa displayed a… Read more »
June 27, 2023
South Africa: German Foreign Minister Urges South Africa to Help End War in Ukraine
Germany's top diplomat is in South Africa to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in fighting climate change, but the war in Ukraine remains a sticking point. Read more »
June 26, 2023
South Africa: German Foreign Minister Focuses On Ukraine War During Visit
During her visit to South Africa, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wants to push for greater efforts to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Read more »
Africa: Abuse of Black Soccer Players in Germany Shows Endemic Racism - Analysts
Racially abusive posts towards two members of Germany's under-21 soccer team are the latest in a long line of racist insults that have marred German professional football. Read more »