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Gulf War Escalates as Energy Markets Reel and Regional Fronts Multiply
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Trump Sends Controversial Envoy to South Africa at a Diplomatic Low Point
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Sahel: Russia to experience boost of its influence in the Sahel
By Arezki Daoud: Russia’s influence in the Sahel is about to expand further with more cooperation deals announced by...
Sahel: Niger looking for alternative partners to France and the west
A major Nigerian delegation traveled to Moscow on Monday, 15 January 2024, in a tour that will visit Serbia, Turkey...
Mauritania: Sudden customs tax increase at border with Morocco jolts food markets in Mauritania
Sahel: Qatar helps dissipate diplomatic tensions between Mali and Algeria
The North Africa Journal - Qatar has demonstrated its diplomatic skills in the Middle East crisis but it has also been...
Franco-Moroccan relations likely to remain strained as ties between Paris and Algiers strengthen
There has been noticeable strain in relations between France and Morocco, with the ties between the two being once...
Rising Storms: The Pact Uniting Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Against Jihadists and Isolation
The military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have banded together in a joint defence pact to fight jihadists...
UN rapporteur on human rights pressures Algeria to release jailed activists
The United Nations special rapporteur on human rights defenders on Tuesday urged Algeria to release all jailed human...
Niger: UN resumes humanitarian flights in Niger
The United Nations said it resumed humanitarian flights in Niger on Wednesday, suspended after a July coup in the...
In the Media: Pressure grows on Moroccan leaders over conflict in the Middle East
US World & News Report discusses the public pressure and protests in Morocco and other Arab nations in response to...
Sahel: As France’s presence in the Sahel deteriorates, US maintains ties and remains active
Niger braces for fresh EU sanctions
The European Union on Monday took a legal step towards imposing sanctions on Niger's new military rulers, who...
Israel-Gaza conflicts bleeds into Egypt, policeman kills two Israeli tourists and their guide in Alexandria
An Egyptian policeman shot dead two Israeli tourists and their Egyptian guide Sunday, local media and Israeli...
Sahel: Nigeria endorses Algeria’s mediation plan for Niger
UN and AU discuss funding for African peacekeeping
Sahel: French forces are leaving Niger this week
Sahel: Niger considering Algeria’s mediation offer and a transition period
Egypt: US Senator Ben Cardin withholds $235 mil. in US aid to Egypt over human rights issues
Libya: Warlord Haftar in Moscow
Algeria and Morocco on opposite sides of the Western Sahara conflict, face off at UN
Sahel: Mali warns ECOWAS against military action in Niger
Sahel: French President makes pragmatic decision to step away from Niger
Niger and ECOWAS: The cost of collective punishment
France arrests journalist for reporting on alleged French targeting of civilians in Egypt
Sahel: Niger takes risks over diplomatic standoff with France
The European Union's top diplomat on Monday voiced solidarity with France's ambassador to Niger, who has faced intense...
Sahel: US military resumes surveillance flights over Niger
The United States has resumed surveillance flights over Niger that were halted in the wake of the military takeover...
Niger cancels 1,000 diplomatic passports from ousted regime
The new military rulers of Niger have cancelled more than 990 diplomatic passports held by nationals and foreigners...
When politics gets in the way: France and US not in the list of countries Morocco asked for help
By Delphine Touitou: France is insisting that the reluctance of Morocco to accept French offers of aid in the wake of...
Niger: Anti-France groups maintain pressure, want France out
"Macron, get out of our house," thousands of young demonstrators chant to the rhythm of reggae, making plain their...
Niger says France is planning to intervene to launch counter-coup
Niger's military regime, which took power in July, accused France of deploying forces in several West African...
Moroccan King’s feelings hurt by the toppling of his Gabonese friend ($)
Morocco has hailed its relationship with Gabon as “solid,” and so any political disruption could have adverse...
Sahel: France considering selective troop pullout from Niger
Niger: France stills insists on restoring ousted president Bezoum
Niger's military regime fired a new verbal broadside at France on Friday, accusing Paris of "blatant interference" by...
Niger-France relations sour as pressure groups in Niger demand withdrawal of French troops
Thousands of demonstrators in Niger on Sunday held a third day of rallies calling for former colonial ruler France to...
Western Sahara: Violence erupts in Western Sahara as drone hits pro-independence militants
A Polisario Front commander and three Sahrawi fighters were killed Friday in the disputed Western Sahara as a United...
Gabon: People waiting for junta to announce plan in coup aftermath
People in the central African state of Gabon awaited a steer on their future on Thursday after rebel army officers...
Sahel: Niger wants French ambassador out
Niger's new military rulers have stripped France's ambassador of diplomatic immunity and ordered police to expel him,...
Algerian leaders show ignorance about independent judiciary after criticizing Switzerland for indicting ex Defense Minister
Algeria on Thursday blasted Switzerland for indicting its former defence minister on charges of committing crimes...
Libya PM fires Foreign Minister Najla El Mangoush after she met Israel’s counterpart
Libya's internationally recognised prime minister has sacked his top diplomat after she met her Israeli counterpart,...
Sahel: Sanctions imposed against Niger to trigger catastrophic humanitarian crisis
The United Nations warned Tuesday that the political crisis in Niger and the sanctions imposed against the coup regime...
Don’t expect Wagner to abandon Africa after Prigozhin’s announced death
Despite the reported death of the Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, Moscow has every interest in continuing...